Verdant

What Verdant does

Verdant Inc. is a Boulder, Colorado-based AI-native sustainability reporting SaaS company founded in 2023 by Claire Bennett (CPA, former Head of Sustainability at a mid-market manufacturer) and Arjun Mehta (machine-learning engineer). The platform ingests messy operational data—utility bills, fuel-card exports, supplier ledgers, refrigerant records, and travel bookings—and drafts audit-ready carbon and ESG reports with full traceability from every emissions figure back to the original operational source line. Core technical components include a Source Graph that links every figure to its source document, a versioned and attributed emission factor library (EPA, DEFRA, IPCC, eGRID) that is decoupled from LLM inference, deterministic arithmetic performed in code before the drafting model is invoked, model-agnostic routing across LLM providers via an OpenAI-compatible endpoint, and three-tier confidence labels (High/Medium/Low) on every emissions figure.

The product supports GHG Protocol Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories with draft mappings to CSRD/ESRS E1, CDP, SASB, TCFD, and SBTi. Verdant sells through a three-tier SaaS model: Free ($0/month, three reports, limited scope), Team ($199/month per organization, unlimited reports, all frameworks, up to five seats), and Enterprise (custom pricing with SSO/SAML, SCIM, audit trails, data residency, custom factor libraries, and dedicated support). The go-to-market is a hybrid product-led growth model for the Team tier and sales-assisted engagement for the Enterprise tier. The company operates as a Delaware C-Corp at Pre-Seed stage with 12 employees, infrastructure-level ISO 27001 compliance via its cloud provider, GDPR- and CCPA-aligned privacy practices, and SOC 2 Type 2 attestation in progress.

Revenue mechanics are simple: small-dollar Team subscriptions form the volume layer and a Free tier serves as the acquisition funnel, while Enterprise contracts add procurement-grade features and dedicated support. Customer segments are horizontal: mid-market sustainability leads in manufacturing, consumer brands, and industrial companies, with operations teams and VP Finance/ESG as adjacent personas. The billing relationship is direct via the company's website (verdalytiq.com) with annual billing offering two months free on the Team tier; Enterprise is sold via custom quotes through "Book a walkthrough" and "Talk to us" CTAs.

Name

Verdant

Legal name

Verdant Inc.

Website

https://verdalytiq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Verdant is an AI-native sustainability reporting platform that ingests operational data and drafts audit-ready carbon and ESG reports with source-linked traceability. It serves mid-market sustainability leads in manufacturing, consumer brands, and industrials via tiered SaaS pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESG and Sustainability Reporting Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital MRV & Traceability Platforms (dMRV, APIs, Data Pipelines, Tokenization Support) (EUABACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Energy MRV (Facilities, Renewables, Methane, Process Emissions) (EUABACAI), MRV Software Platforms, Data QA/QC & Digital Audit Trails (EUAHADAD), Data Assurance, Audit & Attestation (ISAE 3000/3410, SOC, Chain-of-Custody) (EUABACAJ)

Keywords

• Sustainability reporting software
• ESG reporting platform
• Carbon accounting software
• GHG inventory automation
• AI sustainability copilot

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription - Team Tier: Team plan at $199/month per organization. Includes unlimited report drafts, all Scope 3 categories, all frameworks (GHG Protocol, CSRD/ESRS, CDP, SASB, TCFD), market and location-based Scope 2, workbook and CSV export with methodology, version history, and up to 5 seats. Billed monthly or annually (2 months free annual).
2. Subscription - Enterprise Tier: Custom pricing for Enterprise organizations. Includes everything in Team plus SSO/SAML and SCIM provisioning, audit trail and approval workflow, data-residency options, custom emission-factor libraries, and dedicated support with SLA.
3. Free Tier: Free limited-scope tier allowing users to draft reports on limited scope and explore the methodology before committing. 3 report drafts per month, Scope 1 and 2 plus basic Scope 3, sourced figures with methodology, CSV export, single user. Designed as acquisition funnel for Team/Enterprise tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Verdant is an AI-native SaaS platform that ingests operational data such as energy bills, fleet fuel logs, business travel records, refrigerant top-ups, and supplier spend, then classifies those activities under GHG Protocol Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories and drafts an audit-ready carbon and ESG inventory. Every emissions figure carries an emission factor, the arithmetic behind it, and a link back to the exact operational line it came from, and the platform supports GHG Protocol, CSRD/ESRS E1, CDP, SASB, TCFD, and SBTi frameworks. The product is delivered in three subscription tiers (Free, Team at $199/month per organization, and custom Enterprise) with SSO/SAML, SCIM, audit trails, and data residency available on Enterprise.

Product overview

Verdant is a unified AI-powered SaaS platform for sustainability and ESG reporting. The core product is a reporting copilot that ingests operational data (energy bills, fleet fuel, travel, refrigerants, supplier spend, waste), classifies activities into GHG Protocol scopes, and drafts a sourced carbon/ESG inventory with methodology and source attached to every figure. The platform is delivered as a single integrated product with tiered plans (Free, Team, Enterprise) adding progressively more frameworks, export formats, governance controls, and deployment options. Key capabilities include a Source Graph (figure-to-source traceability), Confidence Labels (High/Medium/Low on each line), Audit-Ready Export (workbook/CSV with methodology column), Version History, and Model-Agnostic Routing (can run on enterprise-approved LLM providers). Enterprise tiers add SSO/SAML, SCIM provisioning, audit trails, data residency, and custom emission-factor libraries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verdant Sustainability Reporting Platform AI-native SaaS platform that ingests operational data (energy bills, fleet fuel, business travel, refrigerants, waste, supplier spend), classifies activities under GHG Protocol scopes, and drafts audit-ready carbon and ESG inventories with methodology and source attached to every figure, supporting GHG Protocol, CSRD/ESRS E1, CDP, SASB, TCFD, and SBTi frameworks. Sold to mid-market and enterprise sustainability teams via Free, Team ($199/month per organization), and custom Enterprise subscription tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• First draft time reduced from 3-6 weeks to minutes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Watershed: Watershed is a leading enterprise carbon accounting platform that ingests operational data, calculates GHG inventories, and supports CSRD/ESRS, CDP, and SBTi reporting. Directly comparable to Verdant as an AI/data-native mid-market and enterprise sustainability platform with audit-ready output.
• Persefon: Persefon (formerly Persefoni) is a climate management and accounting platform that provides GHG inventory calculation, target setting, and disclosure support across multiple frameworks. Direct competitor to Verdant for mid-market and enterprise sustainability teams needing audit-ready output.
• Greenly: Greenly is a carbon accounting platform aimed at SMB and mid-market companies with automated data ingestion, GHG Protocol calculations, and CSRD-ready outputs. Comparable to Verdant on customer profile (mid-market sustainability lead) and on simplified PLG onboarding.
• Sweep: Sweep is a carbon and ESG data management platform that helps mid-market companies measure, reduce, and report emissions, with strong CSRD/ESRS positioning. Closely comparable to Verdant in target customer (mid-market sustainability leads), frameworks supported, and PLG-plus-sales GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Sphera: Sphera is an enterprise ESG and operational risk management software provider with deep presence in industrial customers for carbon accounting, EHS, and product stewardship. Comparable to Verdant for industrial mid-market customers with facility-level data, but operates as a broad incumbent with a heavier services-led motion.
• Salesforce Net Zero Cloud: Salesforce Net Zero Cloud is an enterprise sustainability platform integrated with the Salesforce CRM ecosystem for carbon accounting, Scope 3 tracking, and ESG reporting. Comparable on framework coverage and audit-ready output but positioned for larger enterprises already running Salesforce, not as a standalone mid-market PLG product.
• Microsoft Sustainability Manager: Microsoft Sustainability Manager is an enterprise SaaS offering within the Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability that aggregates emissions data, supports reduction planning, and integrates with ESG reporting. Comparable on framework coverage and data ingestion but bundled with the Microsoft ecosystem and aimed at larger enterprise customers.
• Workiva: Workiva is an established cloud platform for sustainability, ESG, audit, and financial reporting used by large enterprises and assurance providers. Competes with Verdant on CSRD/ESRS, CDP, SASB, and TCFD disclosure workflows but operates as a broad incumbent serving finance, sustainability, and audit functions rather than specializing in mid-market AI-driven GHG drafting.

Emerging players

• Plan A: Plan A is a Berlin-based sustainability platform that combines carbon accounting, CSRD reporting, and reduction planning for SMB and mid-market customers. Comparable to Verdant on customer profile and CSRD focus, with a similar PLG-style onboarding and EU regulatory positioning.
• Climate Choice: Climate Choice is a smaller AI-assisted carbon accounting platform focused on SMB and mid-market companies, offering automated data ingestion and GHG inventory drafting. Comparable to Verdant as an emerging AI-native peer targeting the same mid-market sustainability lead customer with similar PLG onboarding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verdantai-inc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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