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SmartESG Introduces AI-Driven Reporting Functionality for Efficient Disclosure Creation

In a significant advancement for corporate sustainability reporting, Sherpa & Company, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has announced the launch of its new feature, SmartESG Reporting, effective June 1, 2026. This innovative tool is designed to assist companies in generating disclosure documents optimized for AI analysis by evaluation organizations. With the integration of SmartESG Reporting, companies can seamlessly transition from data aggregation to document creation, enhancing the overall efficiency of their disclosure processes.

Overview of the Reporting Functionality

SmartESG Reporting allows businesses to upload their disclosure data directly into the system. The AI analyzes these disclosure items and generates a draft for subsequent reporting years, which is fully editable. This feature is part of the SmartESG sustainability data platform, which comprehensively supports corporations in constructing their non-financial data infrastructure. It collects and compiles various sustainability and ESG information from domestic and international sites and suppliers and performs advanced analyses based on comparative evaluations against different standards and peer organizations.

The addition of the Reporting functionality underscores SmartESG's value proposition as a robust all-in-one tool that streamlines the disclosure process without fragmentation.

Key Features and Benefits

Automated Draft Generation

Simply upload previously published disclosure documents, such as integrated reports in PDF format. The system automatically restructures chapters, tables, and editable text boxes, generating an instant draft for reports, eliminating the need to start from scratch.

Direct Linking of Quantitative Indicators

Utilizing the data aggregation tool, Consolidation, users can directly link collected indicator data to tables in the report. This mechanism mitigates the risk of data transcription errors while preventing gaps in updates, ensuring that users can receive notifications for any original data updates. Users can also reflect the latest figures with just one click.

Smooth Transition to Production

The updated drafts can be output in both Word and PDF formats, facilitating immediate handover to production companies or in-house design teams. Additionally, the system manages output history and allows for easy re-downloading of past documents, ensuring continuity in the production process.

Version Control and Edit History

The feature supports automatic saving as well as optional versioning. Users can track editing history, allowing them to see changes and follow the process of report creation. This is especially helpful for teams, reducing the confusion that can arise from multiple individuals contributing to a single document.

Development Background

As the demand for the quality and quantity of sustainability disclosures increases, many companies continue to face challenges in their disclosure practices. The tedious tasks of transcribing previous documents, coordinating complex information across multiple departments, and reflecting the latest data remain common. Despite advancements in AI analysis by ESG rating agencies, there is a growing need for structured disclosures that ensure a company's efforts are accurately captured and recognized.

Recognizing these challenges, SmartESG was developed to effectively reduce the labor involved in creating final disclosure documents while ensuring accurate information transmission. This addresses the so-called