Sphera

Sphera

Enterprise sustainability management software, data, consulting

Overview

Sphera provides an Enterprise Sustainability Management platform that combines software, data services, and consulting to help organizations manage EHS&S, ORM, product stewardship, and supply chain transparency. Its core SpheraCloud SaaS platform collects and analyzes data to track environmental performance, ensure workplace safety, manage product compliance, and reduce operational risks across the value chain, with modules for regulatory reporting, incident management, chemical management, and carbon accounting. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated, end-to-end solution built through acquisitions (Rivo Software, SiteHawk, thinkstep) to broaden capabilities and global reach, serving thousands of customers across many countries. Its goal is to help organizations meet regulatory requirements, improve ESG outcomes, and make transparent, risk-aware decisions across their operations and supply chains.

About Sphera

Simplify's Rating
Why Sphera is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Enterprise Software

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Neuberger Berman investment accelerates innovation and global expansion.
  • SupplyShift acquisition adds supplier mapping and traceability capabilities.
  • Named leader in carbon management by Green Quadrant Report.

What critics are saying

  • Enablon undercuts 15-20% manufacturing customers via database integration.
  • Intelex erodes ORM revenue by $50-100M with AI analytics.
  • Salesforce Net Zero Cloud cannibalizes sustainability sales among 8,400 customers.

What makes Sphera unique

  • SpheraCloud integrates EHS&S, ORM, Product Stewardship, and Supply Chain Transparency.
  • Proprietary datasets enable comprehensive Scope 3 and life-cycle assessments.
  • Advanced Risk Assessment standardizes risk evaluation across manufacturing plants.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.4B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Blackstone
Sep 4th, 2025
Sphera Announces Significant Growth Investment From Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions - Blackstone

Press releases, portfolio company news, and timely updates on our business.

MarketScreener
Sep 3rd, 2025
Sphera Gains Investment from Neuberger Berman

Sphera announced a significant growth investment from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, joining existing investor Blackstone, which retains a majority stake. This investment aims to accelerate Sphera's innovation and global reach in operational risk management. Financial terms were not disclosed. Evercore and William Blair advised Blackstone and Sphera, while Harris Williams advised Neuberger Berman.

The Loadstar
Apr 11th, 2025
Blackstone acquires Sphera for $1.4bn

Blackstone has acquired ESG software services firm Sphera for $1.4 billion.

PR Newswire
Jun 13th, 2024
Sphera Named a Leader in Carbon Accounting and Management Software in Latest IDC MarketScape Report

CHICAGO, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Sphera, a leading global provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US51572424, June 2024).

Accu-Tech
May 14th, 2024
Leviton's Network Solutions Business Unit Achieves Carbon Neutrality

About five years ago, Leviton partnered with global sustainability consultancy Sphera to create a three-step process focused on measuring, reducing, and offsetting their carbon footprint.

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