Persefoni
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting software
Sustainability management software
Carbon accounting software
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What is Persefoni
Persefoni is a carbon accounting platform used to measure, manage, and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3. It supports sustainability and finance teams that need auditable emissions calculations for internal management and external disclosure. The product emphasizes structured data capture, calculation methodologies aligned to common GHG standards, and reporting outputs that can feed broader ESG reporting processes. It is typically used by organizations that need repeatable workflows for emissions inventories and supplier or activity-data collection.
Purpose-built GHG accounting workflows
Persefoni focuses on emissions inventory creation rather than general EHS incident management or broad corporate performance management. It provides workflows to collect activity data, map it to emissions factors, and produce Scope 1–3 calculations. This specialization can reduce the amount of configuration required compared with more generalized governance or reporting platforms. It also helps teams standardize recurring inventory cycles across business units.
Audit-oriented data traceability
The platform is designed around maintaining traceability from reported emissions back to underlying activity data and applied factors. This supports internal review and third-party assurance processes where evidence and calculation logic must be reproducible. Centralized records and structured inputs can reduce reliance on spreadsheet-based calculations. This is particularly relevant for organizations preparing for regulated climate disclosures.
Supports enterprise reporting needs
Persefoni is commonly positioned for enterprise-scale emissions programs that involve multiple entities, facilities, and data owners. It supports collaboration across sustainability, finance, and operational stakeholders who contribute data. Outputs can be used as inputs to broader ESG reporting and governance processes. This makes it a fit when carbon accounting is a core component of an organization’s disclosure program.
Narrower than full ESG suites
Persefoni’s core strength is carbon accounting, so organizations seeking a single system for broader ESG topics (e.g., workforce metrics, governance controls, or integrated narrative reporting) may need additional tools. Some ESG reporting platforms provide wider coverage across frameworks and non-climate KPIs. As a result, teams may need integrations or parallel processes for non-carbon disclosures. This can increase overall program complexity.
Scope 3 data collection burden
Like other carbon accounting tools, results depend heavily on the completeness and quality of upstream supplier and spend/activity data. Scope 3 categories often require supplier engagement, estimation methods, and iterative refinement over time. Organizations without mature procurement data or supplier participation may face longer implementation cycles. The platform cannot fully eliminate these organizational dependencies.
Implementation requires methodology decisions
Carbon accounting requires choices about organizational boundaries, calculation approaches, and emissions-factor sources. Teams may need internal policy alignment and governance to ensure consistent application across business units. This can require cross-functional effort beyond software configuration. Organizations expecting a plug-and-play experience may find the setup and change management more involved.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | Free — completely free (no time limit, no trial, no credit card required) | Self-service carbon accounting for Scope 1, 2 and 3 (all 15 Scope 3 categories), Copilot (GPT-powered in-app assistant), Sustainability Report Builder (CSRD, ISSB, CDP, etc.), unlimited assets & historical years, single-user account, access to Help Center and Persefoni Academy; optional paid add-ons (GHG Metrics Reports, Concierge Support, Premium Support). |
| Advanced | Custom pricing — request a demo / contact sales | Enterprise-grade, scalable & audit-ready carbon accounting and sustainability management: advanced analytics, decarbonization planning (Net-Zero Navigator add-on), APIs/integrations, unlimited users, SOC/ISO compliance, role-based controls, audit trail, professional services/concierge support and other add-ons. |
Seller details
Persefoni AI, Inc.
Tempe, Arizona, USA
2020
Private
https://www.persefoni.com/
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