Breathe ESG vs Oren: Which ESG Platform Fits Your Team in 2026?
Breathe ESG supports all major global reporting frameworks, from BRSR and GRI to ISSB, CSRD, CDP and CBAM, all from one governed dataset.
Last reviewed: 28 September 2026. Breathe ESG publishes this page. Details about Oren come from its public website and listings on that date. Products change, so if anything here is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.
Oren and Breathe ESG both sell ESG and GHG software to large Indian companies, and both lean on AI to cut manual work. Both pair software with consulting and training.
The differences show up in the product and in what sits around it. Here is how they compare.
Breathe ESG vs Oren: the short answer
Choose Oren if you want a fully outsourced ESG team, need support focused on ratings such as MSCI, DJSI or EcoVadis, or want a partner with an office in Dubai.
Choose Breathe ESG if you want one governed platform for ESG data, carbon, Scope 3, product footprints, materiality and decarbonisation, backed by consulting, fractional CSOs, Breathe Academy training and EHS tracking in Breathe SAFE, with a free way to start.
Breathe ESG vs Oren at a glance
| Breathe ESG | Oren | |
|---|---|---|
| Core focus | End-to-end ESG data, carbon accounting and multi-framework reporting for enterprises | GHG accounting and sustainability reporting software plus consulting |
| Main modules | ESG data management, carbon accounting (Scope 1 and 2), Scope 3, value chain, product carbon footprint, materiality assessment, decarbonisation planning, reporting, audit trail | GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2 and 3), sustainability reporting, supply chain sustainability, Oren AI |
| Frameworks supported | All major global reporting frameworks, including BRSR and BRSR Core, GRI, ISSB (IFRS S1 and S2), CSRD and ESRS, TCFD, CDP and CBAM | BRSR, GRI, TCFD, CSRD, CBAM, CDP, DJSI, MSCI, EcoVadis, SBTi, SBTN, TNFD, IFRS S1 and S2 |
| AI | INARA AI layer flags data errors, fills gaps, standardises units and links every recommendation to source data | Oren AI; claims 85% less manual data entry and 3x faster report generation |
| Services | ESG consulting, fractional CSOs, training through Breathe Academy, implementation and dedicated support | Materiality, decarbonisation strategy, ESG training, outsourced ESG teams, governance and sustainable finance advisory |
| Free way to start | Yes. Free INARA plan with 100 AI credits | Not listed on homepage |
| Pricing | Quote based, by products, users, business units and implementation scope | Not published |
Where Oren is strong
Oren's public profile is strong on reach and breadth:
- A claim of 500+ clients across 40+ countries, with offices in India and Dubai.
- One of the longest framework lists in the Indian market, including ratings like MSCI and EcoVadis.
- Oren AI for document auto-population and narrative drafting.
- A wide consulting bench, including outsourced ESG teams.
How Breathe ESG is different
Expert help that builds your team, not dependence
Breathe ESG combines governed ESG data management with consulting, fractional CSOs and structured training through Breathe Academy, so knowledge stays inside your company.
Dedicated workflows for materiality and product carbon
Materiality assessment and product carbon footprints are part of the product, not separate projects.
AI for data quality
INARA catches errors, merges duplicates, standardises units and fills gaps, with every change traceable. It is free to try.
Reduction tracked next to reporting
Decarbonisation planning connects your targets and initiatives to the same emissions data you disclose.
More than software
Breathe ESG is a platform and a team. Use as much help as you need.
- ESG consulting and fractional CSOs. Senior sustainability leadership and hands-on advisory, without a full-time hire.
- Training through Breathe Academy. Upskill your team on ESG reporting, frameworks and carbon accounting.
- A community in Breathe Zero. Connect with CSOs, supply chain leads and climate operators working on the same problems.
- EHS tracking with Breathe SAFE. Keep environment, health and safety data next to your ESG data instead of in another tool.
Questions to ask in any ESG software demo
Whichever shortlist you end up with, these questions separate a good fit from a good pitch.
- Show me a BRSR Core indicator traced from the published number back to the source invoice or meter reading.
- How do you handle a reporting boundary change, like an acquisition, without breaking last year's numbers?
- Which emission factor libraries do you use, and how are factor updates versioned?
- How do suppliers submit data, and what does your average supplier response rate look like?
- What does implementation look like in weeks, and who from your side does the work?
For a wider view of the market, see our round-up of sustainability reporting software platforms and our guide to BRSR reporting in India.
See Breathe ESG on your own data
Considering Oren? See the Breathe ESG platform and the team behind it. Book a demo, or start free with INARA from our pricing page.
FAQs
Does Oren offer consulting?
Yes. Oren lists materiality, decarbonisation strategy, ESG training, outsourced ESG teams and advisory services. Breathe ESG also offers ESG consulting, fractional CSOs and training through Breathe Academy.
Which frameworks does Oren support?
Oren lists BRSR, GRI, TCFD, CSRD, CBAM, CDP, DJSI, MSCI, EcoVadis, SBTi, SBTN, TNFD and IFRS S1 and S2 on its website.
Is there a free version of Breathe ESG?
Yes. The free INARA plan includes 100 AI credits.