Overview
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Risk Management. A portfolio company of Blackstone, Sphera unifies risk, safety and sustainability into a single enterprise-wide view, connecting intelligence across operations, products and supply chains.
Mission and focus areas
Sphera’s focus is on harnessing the power of sustainability and safety management. The organisation focuses on several key areas including Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Risk Management. By providing software, data and consulting services, it aims to help organizations address a variety of risks and challenges to make the world a safer, more sustainable and productive place.
Structure and governance
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative investment manager. The organisation was formed in 2016 after IHS divested its Operational Excellence & Risk Management group to Genstar Capital, and it was later acquired by Blackstone in 2021. Its leadership is headed by Paul Marushka, the Founding CEO and President.
Programs and offerings
Sphera’s offerings include the SpheraCloud platform, an integrated software solution that provides deeper insights and enables better decision-making for sustainability performance. Its portfolio features over 20,000 annually updated, third-party-verified datasets for emissions calculations and a Managed LCA Content (MLC) database. Consulting services are also provided for corporate and product sustainability, involving experts who help draft and review global reporting standards. Specific solutions include Advanced Risk Assessment, Chemical Management, Control of Work, Health and Safety Management, and Supply Chain Risk Management software.
