With SEBI’s BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) requirements now applicable to India’s top 1000 listed companies, the demand for structured, audit-ready ESG reporting solutions has increased. While several digital platforms support BRSR-aligned reporting, their capabilities differ in terms of automation, integration, and ease of implementation particularly for Indian regulatory needs.
This overview compares some of the top BRSRS reporting platforms for enterprises in India.
Ecodrisil
Ecodrisil ESG Xpress is a purpose-built ESG reporting platform engineered to align natively with SEBI’s BRSR framework while also supporting global standards such as GRI, ISSB, and ESRS. It is designed specifically for Indian enterprises and consultants who require agility, scalability, and compliance without the overhead of complex configurations. At the core of the platform is its 5-Step Integrated ESG Reporting Framework, a guided, end-to-end workflow covering ESG goal setting, data capture, validation, report generation, and assurance alignment. The built-in ESGAITM engine automates data validations, anomaly detections and report curation/drafting, minimizing manual effort and dependency on external consultants.
Ecodrisil features pre-configured templates for both Core and Comprehensive formats, real-time dashboards, and collaborative workspaces for multi-team or multi-client usage. Its plug-and-play nature, low onboarding time, and built-in intelligence make it uniquely positioned for mid-sized and large enterprises, as well as ESG consultants looking to publish BRSR reports faster and cost-effectively.
Zoei
Zoei is a user-friendly ESG platform aimed at startups and small to mid-sized organizations initiating their ESG journeys. While it offers templates and dashboards aligned to BRSR Core requirements, most workflows require manual setup and configuration based on the company’s sector and priorities. Stakeholder engagement and materiality assessments can be conducted using external tools, and much of the analytical work needs to be handled separately. Less integrated AI means teams may need to allocate internal resources or rely on advisory support for interpreting ESG performance and aligning with BRSR mandates.
Zoei works best for early-stage organizations looking to introduce ESG structure with guided support, but scaling for Comprehensive reporting or multi-entity data consolidation may involve additional customization or third-party intervention.
Breathe ESG
Breathe ESG supports mid-sized enterprises and consultants with modular tools for ESG reporting, emissions tracking, and stakeholder engagement. It offers flexibility in configuring metrics aligned with BRSR, GRI, and SASB, but users often need to define reporting logic, thresholds, and stakeholder maps manually. The platform lacks embedded AI or dynamic guidance, which may increase the time and effort required for materiality mapping and peer benchmarking. While it enables compliance, teams must manage data validation, version control, and assurance processes independently.
Breathe ESG suits organizations with internal sustainability capacity or access to consulting partners who can support ongoing data management and reporting quality. It is less plug-and-play and more suited for those ready to build customized ESG frameworks over time.
SustainoMetric
SustainoMetric offers a hybrid model of digital ESG reporting tools combined with external consulting support. While it includes modules for BRSR-aligned materiality, stakeholder mapping, and disclosure templates, most implementation processes require upfront planning and significant client-side involvement.
The platform does not offer native automation or integrated intelligence. Materiality assessments, progress tracking, and benchmarking typically rely on advisor-led input, making it resource-intensive for lean teams. ESG dashboards are customizable but need manual data integration or CSV uploads for updates. SustainoMetric is positioned for organizations seeking structured guidance from external consultants and is less suited for teams expecting self-service automation or instant report generation capabilities.
ESGDS (ESG Data Solutions)
ESGDS delivers a scalable ESG reporting framework built for enterprise-level teams with well-defined internal ESG operations. It features structured workflows, modular reporting sections, and role-based access aligned to BRSR and international frameworks. However, its implementation often demands significant configuration effort and IT involvement. AI capabilities are not natively embedded, meaning users must define workflows, indicators, and audit checkpoints manually. It supports complex governance structures, but the learning curve can be steep without dedicated ESG staff or consulting partners.
ESGDS is ideal for large corporations with mature sustainability teams and IT resources to support deployment, customization, and ongoing maintenance of data pipelines and reporting logic.
GovEVA
GovEVA is a governance-focused ESG platform tailored to integrate sustainability reporting into board-level processes. It supports BRSR reporting templates, risk evaluation tools, and high-level dashboards but places greater emphasis on governance and compliance alignment than on ESG data intelligence or automation.
While suitable for leadership reporting, the platform requires external tools or teams for detailed ESG data processing, materiality validation, and emissions quantification. It does not include pre-built AI modules or integrated sector benchmarks. GovEVA fits companies with robust corporate governance systems that need to consolidate ESG visibility at the board level but may not be ideal for hands-on ESG practitioners looking for full-cycle reporting automation.
Benchmark Gensuite
Benchmark Gensuite offers a global ESG management suite with modules adapted for SEBI’s BRSR framework. It provides support for emissions tracking, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability metrics across multi-location operations, but most implementations require tailored setup for Indian regulatory contexts.
Data collection is automated to an extent, but materiality, assurance workflows, and benchmarking require user configuration or third-party integration. The absence of localized AI or built-in reporting intelligence means that teams need strong internal ESG knowledge or support from implementation partners. Benchmark Gensuite is best suited for large enterprises or MNCs managing ESG across jurisdictions, but it may be resource-intensive for mid-market firms or those with limited ESG staffing.
