Data Collection

1. What is the primary function of the module?

The Data Collection module is the backbone of the SustainSuite platform’s ESG reporting workflow. Its primary function is to support companies in collecting, managing, and validating over 1,184 structured data points aligned with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). It is specifically tailored for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance, helping organizations gather granular, high-quality ESG data across environmental, social, and governance domains.

2. How does it integrate with the other modules in the Sustain Suite?

This module seamlessly integrates with the Double Materiality Assessment (DMA), Gap Analysis, and Reporting modules:

• After DMA identifies material topics, the Data Collection module filters relevant ESRS data points.
• It interfaces with the Gap Analysis module to autofill, validate, and score the completeness of responses.
• Collected data directly feeds into the Reporting module, which uses iXBRL for CSRD-aligned report generation.
  
  

3. What problem does it solve for the end-users?

It addresses the complexity of CSRD-aligned sustainability data gathering by:

• Eliminating silos and manual spreadsheet tracking
• Standardizing ESG metrics collection across departments and suppliers
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness via built-in validations
• Offering real-time tracking of data submission status across the organization
  
  

4. What are the key features of the module?

• Pre-mapped ESRS Data Points: All 1,184+ data points available, categorized by ESG domain
• Multi-format Upload Options: Supports direct text input, dropdowns, numerical entries, and file attachments
• Collaboration Tools: Role-based access control and workflow assignments to internal teams or external suppliers
• Export & Integration: Data feeds into SustainSuite’s iXBRL-enabled Reporting module and can be exported in structured formats
  
  

5. Are there any specific technical functionalities or processes that should be highlighted?

• Supplier Portal Integration: Secure login for third parties to upload data directly
  
  

6. How is the module used in day-to-day operations?

Users across departments (e.g., HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement) are assigned relevant data sections. They log into SustainSuite to enter or upload information. Sustainability managers monitor submission progress via dashboards, validate responses, and escalate missing items. Periodic reminders and status updates help maintain compliance schedules.

7. Who is the ideal user or customer for the module?

• Sustainability/ESG managers
• Reporting and compliance teams
• Legal and risk officers
• Procurement teams managing supplier engagement
• ESG consultants and auditors
  
  

8. Are there particular challenges these target users face that this module addresses?

• Difficulty aligning data with new ESRS taxonomy
• Lack of centralized data governance for ESG metrics
• Complex collaboration across internal teams and supply chain partners
• Poor traceability and audit-readiness of sustainability data
• Inconsistent or incomplete disclosures in prior ESG reports
  
  

9. What are the primary benefits of using the module for end-users?

• Regulatory Compliance: Enables full CSRD and ESRS alignment
• Streamlined Collaboration: Empowers distributed teams to contribute in parallel
• Data Quality Assurance: Reduces errors and ensures completeness through validation checks
• Strategic Insight: Lays the groundwork for meaningful sustainability reporting and impact tracking
  
  

10. What differentiates this module from similar solutions in the market?

• Deep integration with Double Materiality Analysis, Gap Scoring, and iXBRL-based reporting
• 100% coverage of ESRS data points with real-time validation
• Materiality-driven customization of data fields
• Supplier-friendly interface for direct third-party submissions
• Support for collaborative, audit-ready documentation uploads
  
  

11. What is the key value proposition that should be highlighted?

“SustainSuite’s Data Collection module turns regulatory burden into strategic advantage by combining structure, intelligence, and collaboration in ESG data capture—ensuring audit-ready, stakeholder-trusted sustainability disclosures.”

12. Are there any planned updates or enhancements to the module that should be mentioned?

• AI-based Data Suggestion Engine: To prefill fields using previous reports or public data sources
• OCR & NLP Integration: For automated data extraction from PDFs and invoices
• Mobile App Extension: For on-the-go data input by field teams
• Enhanced Supplier Analytics: Scorecards for data completeness and response quality
• APIs for Emission Factor Databases: For automatic Scope 1–3 calculations
• Multi-language Interface: For global usability