Novisto is a Montreal-based SaaS company specializing in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data management. It positions itself as the “ERP for ESG,” offering a centralized platform for collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting sustainability data. Novisto helps companies future-proof their ESG disclosures and align sustainability performance with long-term value creation.

• Founded: 2019 in Montreal, Canada

• Founders: Charles Assaf (CEO), Marian Borca (CIO), Edouard Clement

• Growth Highlights:
  • Tripled revenue, customer base, and employee headcount year-over-year
  • Rapid expansion across North America, Europe, and the Middle East
  • Serves major global clients including Asana, Manulife, and Sanofi

Novisto’s platform is built for enterprise-grade ESG management:

Core Capabilities:

• ESG data collection and structuring

• Automated reporting aligned with global standards (CSRD, CDP, S&P Global CSA)

• AI-driven analytics and benchmarking

• Approval workflows and audit trails

• Role-based access and collaborative data governance

   

Unique Features:

• Real-time metric updates across disclosures

• Custom framework support for proprietary ESG strategies

• Embedded audit-readiness and traceability

• Integration with existing enterprise systems via APIs

Recent updates focus on:

• Enhanced support for CSRD and SEC-aligned disclosures

• Improved benchmarking tools for peer comparison

• Expanded automation for ESG questionnaires (e.g., CDP, CSA)

• More intuitive dashboards and reporting templates

• Mission: To empower companies to create value from non-financial data

• Values:
  • Transparency
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation

  • Data integrity

     

• Culture: Described as collaborative, responsive, and client-centric. The team is known for being “extremely helpful and attentive” to customer requests.

• Target Users: ESG teams, sustainability officers, finance departments, and compliance professionals

• Industries Served: Finance, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and more

• Community Engagement:
  • Active thought leadership via webinars, white papers, and ESG insights
  • Partnerships with ESG standard-setters and regulatory bodies
  • Growing presence in global ESG forums and conferences