Sphera vs Sweep

Sweep is recognized for its strong carbon management capabilities and is well-suited for organizations with complex value chains or those facing stringent new regulations.. It centralizes carbon accounting data, sustainability data, and ESG data in one system, with a strong focus on Scope 3 emissions and supplier engagement. Sweep automates emissions data collection, supports AI-driven data cleansing and anomaly detection, and uses scenario modeling to assess future emissions and reduction efforts. Its intuitive interface and Sweep trees make it easier to calculate emissions, track carbon footprints, and turn insights into action, even for organizations early in their sustainability journey.

Salesforce Net Zero Cloud was built as an extension of Salesforce CRM, not as a standalone ESG solution. It integrates emissions data with financial data, business systems, and CRM workflows, making it well suited for organizations already heavily invested in Salesforce. However, it relies more on configuration and the broader Salesforce ecosystem to deliver full carbon accounting functionality. This adds complexity and time for teams solely focused on ESG compliance without the need to link to an existing Salesforce infrastructure.

Understanding the carbon accounting landscape is essential as climate disclosure requirements expand and companies deepen their decarbonization commitments.

Sweep supports regulatory compliance by enabling organizations to report once and reuse data across multiple reporting frameworks. Its “upload once, use everywhere” approach supports CSRD, ESRS, SB 253, SB 261, ISSB, GRI, CDP, and TCFD, improving data quality, audit trails, and consistency. Automated mapping, validation, and disclosure outputs help sustainability teams keep pace with evolving regulatory requirements and growing ESG compliance demands.

Salesforce Net Zero Cloud automatically aligns with major global standards such as CSRD, GRI, SASB, CDP, TCFD, and the GHG Protocol. It also integrates emissions data with financial reporting to support compliance and internal decision making. This makes it particularly effective for large enterprises and asset managers already operating within Salesforce, though adapting to new regional guidelines often requires additional configuration.

Accurate carbon footprint calculations rely on high-quality emissions data collected from multiple data sources.

Sweep emphasizes continuous emissions tracking, automated data collection, and high data quality across complex supply chains. It centralizes carbon data from internal teams and suppliers, supports emissions factors management, and provides real time data visualization to identify emissions hotspots and monitor reduction targets. AI powered data analysis improves accuracy and auditability, making Sweep slightly better for organizations managing indirect emissions and value chain emissions at scale.

Salesforce Net Zero Cloud offers strong emissions tracking capabilities within the Salesforce platform, including automated conversion of environmental data into carbon emissions according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Combined with Tableau, it delivers advanced reporting and scenario analysis. Its strength lies in enterprise data governance and integration with existing Salesforce business systems, particularly for organizations managing emissions alongside financial and operational data. A key strength is Salesforce’s Agentforce AI, which assists with automated data collection, report drafting, and disclosure authoring, which is an accelerator for disclosure reports.

Sweep is noted for being an accessible platform that allows companies to easily visualize emissions. It is designed to move organizations beyond reporting toward measurable emissions reduction. It provides actionable insights through scenario modeling, emissions forecasting, and collaborative reduction planning across sustainability teams and suppliers. These tools help organizations identify where to reduce emissions, track progress over time, and support long term net zero strategies. This makes Sweep slightly better for organizations focused on turning carbon accounting into concrete sustainability outcomes and cost savings.

Salesforce Net Zero Cloud supports emissions reduction by aligning carbon data with business strategy, financial reporting, and operational decision making. It helps organizations visualize the impact of environmental programs and manage reduction efforts within the broader Salesforce ecosystem. This approach is especially effective for large enterprises embedding sustainability into core business processes.