How Fortive is Scaling ESG Goals with Datamaran's Tech & AI

Fortive is renowned for its innovative technologies, made up of its strategic segments known as Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions.

Comprised of 10 iconic inventor brands with leading positions in industrial and healthcare technologies, Fortive's operating company model empowers each business to serve its markets and customers, while leveraging the powerful Fortive Business System to drive impact.

Fortive is adopting Datamaran to strengthen governance, enhance transformation and scale sustainability, safety and risk strategies. 

The partnership allows for a shift from a traditionally annual assessment approach to a dynamic approach with real-time insights on an ever-changing sustainability landscape.

An opportunity to evolve

Fortive faced challenges in scaling stakeholder engagement, as conducting meaningful materiality assessments across a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries and stakeholder groups was difficult to manage efficiently. 

Early efforts in 2018 were primarily centralised and lacked the breadth and depth required to capture diverse stakeholder input.

At the same time, preparing for changes in regulatory requirements requires greater structure and rigor in the ESG governance process.

To address these issues, Fortive implemented Datamaran to power its materiality analysis, providing real-time visibility into emerging ESG topics and strengthening enterprise-wide risk assessments. 

The platform enables end-to-end ESG monitoring across business units, supports structured stakeholder engagement at scale through AI-driven insights and integrates materiality outputs directly into Fortive’s annual risk assessment, informing compliance and legal decision-making.

“Datamaran helps us focus less on the administrative aspects of sustainability strategy and more on the insights and strategic action,” says Drake Becker, Director of Sustainability, Fortive.

“It’s not just a tool, it’s a partner. The platform gives us confidence, consistency and efficiency as we navigate the changing landscape. 

“If you're looking to accelerate your understanding and drive real sustainability progress, Datamaran is an essential tool to have in your arsenal.”

What is the impact?

Datamaran is integrated across multiple functions at Fortive, delivering organisation-wide value. 

Datamaran has improved both the efficiency and quality of Fortive’s ESG assessments and disclosures, reinforcing a culture of safety, productivity, and innovation.

Cross-functional subject matter experts have contributed to a more robust materiality analysis, generating deeper insights into issues affecting workplace safety and enterprise performance, while IRO-level assessments have helped shape sustainability programme pillars and risk management strategy. 

ESG intelligence is now seamlessly integrated into compliance and governance processes, supporting Fortive’s purpose of innovating essential technologies to keep the world safe and productive. 

“Datamaran provides a comprehensive, data-driven view of the sustainability and risk landscape that is essential for informed, enterprise-level decision-making,” adds Pete Underwood, SVP and Chief Legal Officer, Fortive.

“It enables our leadership team to act with confidence, align strategy across our diverse operating companies and anticipate emerging risks before they impact the business. 

“The platform is not just a tool,  it’s a strategic partner in governance and long-term value creation.”

Beyond the platform, ongoing regulatory updates, newsletters and expert briefings from Datamaran have enabled Fortive to stay ahead of rapidly evolving disclosure requirements.

Building success

Datamaran is set to continue to equip Fortive’s teams with the intelligence needed to prioritise emerging issues, manage risks and opportunities, benchmark performance against peers and stay ahead of evolving regulations. 

The platform supports a governance model that brings together sustainability, innovation and performance, enabling operating companies to scale responsibly and deliver lasting business impact. 

Success metrics highlight a more than 40% reduction in materiality assessment project time through automation and streamlined collaboration, allowing teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than administrative tasks. 

In addition, real-time global regulatory tracking has improved regulatory agility, removing delays associated with outsourcing or manual diligence and strengthening Fortive’s ability to remain compliant.