What's new in 2026

See what's new in IBM® Envizi ESG Suite.

June 2026

AI category assist accuracy improved to 90%: The AI category assist feature for Scope 3 spend-based emissions now achieves 90% accuracy, up from 20%. The enhanced system uses intelligent two-stage matching that combines vector search with AI-powered selection to provide more accurate category suggestions. Each suggestion includes a confidence score (0-100%) and clear reasoning to help you understand why a category was recommended. The system also supports context-aware classification that considers your organization's historical patterns and industry context, and provides multilingual support for 95 languages. For more information, see Adding spend data by using AI Assist.
Simplified ESRS Omnibus climate metrics reports now available in SRM: Users reporting against the Simplified ESRS Omnibus framework can now access a dedicated embedded Power BI report for key climate disclosures. The report surfaces relevant environmental metrics from IBM Envizi ESG Suite directly within Sustainability Reporting Manager, making it easier to analyze emissions and energy data and support disclosure responses with quantitative information. The report is available for disclosure requirements E1-5, E1-6, E1-7, and E1-8. For more information, see Using the Simplified ESRS Omnibus embedded Power BI report.
GRI Climate Change 2025 and GRI Climate Change Energy 2025 frameworks are now available: The GRI Climate Change and GRI Climate Change Energy frameworks are now available in Sustainability Reporting Manager. These frameworks support structured reporting on climate-related impacts, emissions, and energy-related disclosures aligned with GRI standards. Companies will need to apply GRI 102: Climate Change 2025 and Energy 2025 for reporting periods starting on or after 1 January 2027. For more information, see Managed frameworks.
USEEIO v1.4 factor set is now available: The Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Emission Factors for US Industries and Commodities factor set has been updated to version 1.4. The update provides the latest emission factors for calculating scope 3 supply chain emissions. For more information, see Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Emission Factors for U.S. Industries and Commodities factor set v1.2/v1.3/v1.4.

May 2026

Smarter filtering and data table views of SRM disclosures and responses

Enhanced filtering and new data table views are introduced in SRM. Disclosures can now be filtered by key metadata like owner, framework, status, reporting year, and more, with a sortable table and pagination for large datasets. Responses also support filtering by status, roles, topic, category and an actionable questions toggle. You can also view all questions in a disclosure in a single sortable table while retaining column customization. These updates make navigating and managing ESG disclosures faster and more efficient.

Uploading responses to an SRM disclosure using a template

You can now upload multiple responses to a disclosure at once using a simplified template. The template pre-populated with questions can be downloaded from a disclosure. You can fill in your responses offline and upload it back to update responses in bulk. For more information, see Uploading responses using a template.

Faster data extraction from utility bills powered by Envizi AI now released in preview

Preview how you can capture data faster and more accurately from utility invoices by uploading utility bills and letting AI extract data straight into the Capture data form. For more information, see Preview Extracting utility bill data with AI. Watch the video for a quick overview.

Enhancements to support managing attachments for data capture and records

Enhanced support for managing attachments when you create records and capture data now enables you to:

Drag and drop files from your desktop environment.
Attach multiple files when you create a record.
Preview attachments while you enter data and edit account records.

For more information, see Capturing data records manually

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2026 is now available

The CDP 2026 framework is now available in Sustainability Reporting Manager and includes comprehensive, nature-positive reporting. For more information, see Managed frameworks.

IBM Envizi ESG Suite has a new look

The updated interface is designed for clarity and consistency, and follows IBM design best practices. Your dashboards, navigation, and workflows remain the same. This refresh modernizes the look without changing how you work. No action is required from you.

Virtual meter alerts support

Alerts are now supported for virtual meters, extending alerting beyond physical meters to enable top-down monitoring across meter hierarchies. Virtual meters support the same alert types as physical meters, including absolute, variance, performance (BEPA), and inactivity alerts, with alerts generated through the standard issues and notifications workflow. For more information, see Creating virtual meters.

April 2026

A flexible API for standardized emissions calculations: The Envizi Emissions API gives developers and sustainability teams a faster, more flexible way to calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions directly within their own tools and workflows. The API provides standardized Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 calculations using a managed library of global and regional emission factors aligned with the GHG Protocol, removing the need to build or maintain emissions logic in-house. Teams can embed emissions calculations into applications, analytics tools, or internal systems using modular REST APIs and clear, developer‑friendly documentation. For more information, see Emissions API or the FAQ for Envizi Emissions API.
Calculate GHG emissions directly in Microsoft Excel: With IBM Envizi Emissions Calculations in Excel you can calculate GHG emissions directly in Excel by using trusted Envizi methodology and managed emission factors. Enter activity data into preconfigured templates or your own spreadsheets. Preconfigured functions automatically retrieve emission factors to generate standardized Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 results, with no coding required. Designed for self‑serve analysis, the Excel add-in helps teams move quickly from manual spreadsheets to consistent, audit‑ready calculations. For more information, see Emissions Calculations in Microsoft Excel or the FAQ for Envizi Emissions Calculations in Excel.
New Data types page for viewing and configuring data types: System administrators can use the new Data Types page to view managed and private data types. System administrators can also use the new data type wizard to create private data types. For more information, see Data types.
Detailed factor set hierarchy: System administrators can now configure a detailed factor set hierarchy to control the order in which factor sets are checked for relevant factors when compiling monthly data in accounts and meters. The feature provides greater flexibility in managing factor application across different regions. For more information, see Factor set hierarchy.
Updates to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) social account styles 2026: Updates to ESRS social account styles 2026 are now released and include the latest account styles for the upcoming simplified omnibus version of the ESRS disclosure requirements. For more information, see ESRS social account styles.
GHG Inventory report enhancements: The GHG Inventory report has been enhanced with visual updates to align with IBM Carbon styling, including a new date picker. The total and subtotal for scope 3 category 3 is now included in the primary data table and is no longer a separate value. For more information, see GHG Inventory report.

March 2026

New universal interval consumption meter connector: A new universal interval consumption meter connector is now available for consumption data, replacing limitations in the legacy SBS loader. The new implementation retains the same file format while bringing proven enhancements from the accumulative meter component, ensuring consistent support for components and units of measure across both interval consumption and accumulative readings. The legacy consumption meter connector specification remains available for existing implementations. For more information, see Universal consumption reading meter connector specification.
Stopping data loads for closed meters: Envizi ESG Suite provides a system configuration that controls how long meter data continues to be processed after a meter is closed. For more information, see Closing a meter.
Response summary field now available for form-based questions: A rich-text Response summary field is now available for form-based questions in frameworks such as ESRS and IFRS. You can now draft narrative responses that can support tables and include formatting, alongside existing structured response details. This enhancement enables generating and editing qualitative content consistently across all framework types while maintaining compatibility with existing schema-based data entry.
Improved Microsoft Word exports for table responses: You can now export table responses captured in structured response details to Microsoft Word. The export follows the same behavior as PDF exports, where tables with more than six columns are rendered vertically to improve readability. For more information, see Exporting a disclosure.
Clear selections in single-choice fields: You can now clear single-choice or radio button fields and return the field to an unselected state. This enhancement makes it easier to correct mistakes and avoid saving unintended responses.
Viewing associated organizations: System administrators can now view the external teams that are formally associated with their Envizi ESG Suite instance to deliver implementation or support services. The new view provides transparency at the organization level, showing which teams have access to the instance, including Envizi™ (IBM), accredited Business Partners, and IBM Expert Labs. This feature helps ensure the security and integrity of data by providing greater visibility over who has access to the instance. For more information, see Viewing associated organizations.
GRESB 2026 updates: GRESB 2026 related updates have been released and include the latest GRESB 2026 Real Estate framework related changes. For more information, see What's new in GRESB.
Global search in Sustainability Reporting Manger (SRM): Use the new global search in SRM to search across all major areas of SRM from a single, unified interface. This enhancement makes it easier tor you to quickly find disclosures, questions, and responses without navigating into individual disclosures, and so, improves efficiency when you manage large volumes of content.

February 2026

US residual mix factors have been updated: Factor values that are published by Green-e have been updated in Envizi ESG Suite. For more information about the latest publication and residual mix factors, see Green-e Residual Mix.
New way to stay updated about preview features: You can now stay up to date on upcoming enhancements with a new topic that highlights the features that are currently available in preview. Get an early look at potential updates in Envizi ESG Suite so that you can explore new capabilities, understand the user experience, and provide feedback. Check the new topic regularly to see what’s coming next. For more information, see Previews.
Account style wizard is now available for admin users: Users who are assigned the system administrator role can use the account style wizard to create account styles. Account styles define how data is captured, structured, and reported for a specific type of metric or activity. For more information, see Configuring account styles.
AI‑powered response generator now released in preview: Important: The preview period has now ended. Future updates will be shared as they become available.

Response generator helps you efficiently draft ESG disclosure responses using your existing PDF documents. Response generator provides traceable reasoning, quality scores, and helpful guidance when additional source material is needed. You can upload PDFs at the organization, disclosure, or response level and generate drafts for supported frameworks. The preview is available until 31 March 2026. For more information, see the Using response generator topic or watch this short video about response generator.
New documentation is available for the IBM Envizi Emissions API preview: New documentation is now available to help you get started with the Envizi Emissions API. The API helps you calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using trusted emission factors, automated calculations, and flexible options for working with your data. Technical skills are not required to use the API, because you get the option to download a Microsoft Excel add-in and use a spreadsheet to calculate emissions. Refer to the documentation to get started, with detailed guidance for using the Excel add‑in and links to resources for using the API directly, including sample applications and tutorials. For more information, see Preview.

January 2026

New ESRS frameworks are added to support both streamlined and detailed CSRD-aligned reporting

A new draft simplified ESRS (integrated framework) is now available and includes all sector-agnostic ESRS standards in a single framework, aligned with EFRAG’s draft proposal to streamline the ESRS delegated act. This enables faster scoping and high-level alignment with ESRS requirements. For more information, see Draft Simplified ESRS framework.

New Granular ESRS Topic Frameworks, namely ESRS 2, E1–E5, S1–S4, and G1 are now available, where each disclosure requirement is broken down into detailed, question-level prompts. This approach supports more structured data collection, clearer ownership across teams, and improved audit readiness. For more information, see the individual ESRS topic frameworks.

New California SB 261 Climate Financial Risk Framework

A new framework based on California SB 261 (CARB) is now available to support climate-related financial risk disclosures for covered entities doing business in California.

The new framework has the following features:

Provides a granular, question-level breakdown of SB 261 disclosure requirements to support structured assessment and documentation.
Aligned with IFRS sustainability disclosure standards and TCFD, enabling reuse of existing climate reporting processes while meeting California regulatory expectations. Designed to support regulatory traceability and public disclosure readiness. For more information, see the California SB 261 framework.

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager meter names

In Envizi ESG Suite, you can now configure the meter names that are sent to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager during an API data sync. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager meter names are limited to 60 characters. If a meter name exceeds the character limit, ambiguous meter names can be sent to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. For more information, see Configuring meter names in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

Market-based Emissions embedded Power BI dashboard

Now you can open the Market-based Emissions performance dashboard directly from the Monitor menu in Envizi ESG Suite. Use the dashboard to access the following views:

Inventory: View total electricity consumption and renewable energy contributions.
Renewables: Track onsite renewables, green power purchases, voluntary certificates, and renewable percentages.
Certificates: View voluntary certificate allocation across the organization.

For more information, see Using the Market-based Emissions dashboard.