

Novata
By Novata, Inc.
Benchmarking and Comparison Tools: Users appreciate the ability to compare their ESG performance against anonymized industry data, which adds strategic value to reporting.
Collaboration Features: Novata allows multiple users to work together seamlessly, making ESG data collection and reporting more efficient across teams.
Fast and Informative Support: The built-in live chat and customer support team are described as responsive and knowledgeable, helping users resolve issues quickly without disrupting workflow.
Helpful Metric Guidance: Each ESG metric comes with clear definitions and explanations, which is especially helpful for users new to sustainability reporting.
Ease of Use: Users consistently praise Novata for its intuitive interface and smooth navigation. Many ESG professionals, including first-time users, find the platform easy to understand and operate.
Feature Maturity: As a relatively young platform, some users mentioned that certain features are still under development or could be more robust.
Unclear Field Definitions: A few reviewers found certain data fields confusing, with descriptions that were either missing or too similar to the field titles.
Chatbot Limitations: While the live chat is helpful, the chatbot itself is limited and often redirects users to human support rather than providing direct answers.
Limited Import Functionality: Some users noted that Novata does not support importing ESG assessment responses from other platforms, which can be inconvenient during transitions.