Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions provider Diligent and carbon accounting and sustainability management software company Persefoni announced the launch of a new strategic partnership, bringing together the companies’ solutions to help companies navigate sustainability reporting.
Under the new agreement, Diligent will transition its carbon accounting clients to Persefoni’s platform, and will also take an equity position in Persefoni. According to Diligent, the partnership will enable its clients to benefit from best-in-class carbon footprint management capabilities, including advanced Scope 3 supply chain sustainability solutions and AI-powered disclosure readiness.
Amanda Carty, General Manager, Compliance at Diligent, said:
“Persefoni’s advanced technology, compelling roadmap, and top-tier NPS among sustainability vendors makes them the ideal partner for us. We are excited to invest in their growth and expand the possibilities for our carbon accounting clients, reinforcing our long-term commitment to the ESG market.”
Founded in 2020, Persefoni offers software and AI-driven tools aimed at enabling companies and financial institutions to manage their carbon footprint and sustainability reporting, with capabilities including streamlined carbon footprint calculation, decarbonization strategy development, and audit-ready disclosures for global standards such as SB 253, CSRD, ISSB, and CDP.
According to Kentaro Kawamori, CEO & Co-Founder of Persefoni, the new agreement marks “the start of a partnership,” which will see the companies integrating their products, adding that “our shared customers will now get the best of both platforms in one solution.”
Kawamori added:
“Diligent is the unquestioned global leader in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, setting the standard for customer commitment and innovation. Being selected by the best is a powerful validation of Persefoni’s technology and vision, and we’re honored to partner with their exceptional team to shape the future of sustainability together.”
