In the independent analyst report, Sphera was commended for its ability to help businesses to decarbonize across all organization levels using its SaaS software, emissions data, and domain expertise
CHICAGO, IL (September 2, 2025) – Sphera®, the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services, has been commended in the 2025 Net Zero Consulting Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment report by the leading global research firm Everest Group.
Sphera has been named a Leader (the highest ranking available) and praised by Everest Group for “vision and strategy”. Sphera was recognized for its sustainability consulting expertise in climate adaptation and resilience, substantiated by capabilities in corporate, product and supply chain decarbonization consulting, paired with software and data.
The report also singles out Sphera Sustainability Consulting for roadmap design, data and technology advisory, and current-state analysis and materiality assessments. It highlights Sphera’s tailored methodologies, ability to go deep on Scope 3, and consistent support across sectors such as chemicals, automotive, and utilities.
“This recognition as a Leader in Net Zero consulting services space speaks volumes about our integrated sustainability offering,” said Paul Marushka, CEO and president at Sphera. “Sphera has a long track record in helping companies establish and progress decarbonization plans and scale with data and software.”
Everest Group notes that, as climate risks increase and regulations continue to change, businesses across industries are faced with needing to accelerate their decarbonization efforts.
“Net Zero is no longer a distant aspiration. It requires clear strategies, deep industry knowledge and strong execution,” says Arpita Dwivedi, Practice Director at Everest Group.
“Sphera brings deep sector expertise, strong delivery in complex value chains, and a proven ability to translate emissions data into actionable decarbonization plans. Its software offerings such as LCA for Experts, SpheraCloud Corporate Sustainability, and Supply Chain Sustainability include access to consulting teams in modeling product and value chain emissions, meeting disclosure requirements, and building decarbonization roadmaps. These capabilities have helped position Sphera as a Leader on Everest Group’s Net Zero Consulting Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment.”
Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® Assessment is a proprietary framework for the assessment of market impact and vision and capability, measuring Net Zero consulting organizations’ ability to deliver based on four subdimensions:
- Vision and Strategy: Vision for the client and itself; future roadmap and strategy.
- Scope of services offered: Depth and breadth of services portfolio across service subsegments/processes.
- Innovation and Investments: Innovation and investment in enabling areas.
- Delivery footprint: delivery footprint and global sourcing mix.
The report assesses 32 leading Net Zero consulting providers using Everest Group’s 2025 PEAK Matrix® framework.
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About Sphera
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served 8,500 customers and a million-plus users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. Learn more about Sphera at https://sphera.com/. Follow Sphera on LinkedIn.
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