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Cority Software Inc.
Cority Software Inc. offers cloud-based environmental health and safety software, serving 400+ enterprise clients globally.
Cority Software Inc.
Cority Software Inc. was founded in 1980 in Toronto, originally operating as a software provider for industrial hygiene and occupational health management. Mark Nusbaum has served as CEO since 2019, overseeing the shift from on-premise legacy products to a unified Software-as-a-Service platform. The company's ownership structure shifted significantly in 2017 when Thoma Bravo acquired a majority stake (per Thoma Bravo press release, 2017). Cority's core product line covers environmental health and safety (EHS), quality management, and sustainability reporting. The platform is used by organizations in manufacturing, oil and gas, healthcare, and construction to manage regulatory compliance and incident tracking. Named enterprise clients include Boston Scientific, HSBC, and Rio Tinto (per Cority case studies). The firm operates across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with additional offices in London, Atlanta, and Sydney. The company employs over 400 people globally and has expanded its product suite through at least five acquisitions since 2017, including the purchase of Enviance in 2019 (per PE Hub, 2019) and BMS Software in 2020 (per EHS Daily Advisor, 2020). Cority also maintains a philanthropic arm, the Cority Foundation, focused on childhood disease prevention and environmental conservation. In February 2023, Cority launched an AI-powered module for predictive risk analytics (per Environmental Leader, 2023). Cority's structure is distinct from typical EHS software firms because it is owned by a private equity platform — Thoma Bravo's investment enables long-term product development cycles rather than quarterly shareholder pressure. The firm also competes in a fragmented market where many rivals are owned by larger conglomerates; Cority remains a standalone operating company with its own brand and innovation roadmap.
General information
Firm type
private company
Year founded
1980
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
Corporate office
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Additional offices
London, UK · Atlanta, Georgia · Sydney, Australia
Principals
Mark S. Nusbaum
Chief Executive Officer
Peter M. Wallace
President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Cority Software Inc.?
Cority is majority-owned by Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm based in Chicago. Thoma Bravo acquired a controlling stake in 2017 (per Thoma Bravo press release). The CEO, Mark Nusbaum, and other management also hold equity.
Does Cority compete with companies like SAP or Salesforce?
Cority competes primarily with other dedicated EHS software vendors, such as Gensuite, Enablon, and Sphera. It does not directly compete with general enterprise cloud platforms like SAP or Salesforce, but its products often integrate with them.
How does Cority differentiate its software from legacy EHS systems?
Cority has modernized its platform by transitioning from on-premise to a cloud-based SaaS model and by embedding AI and predictive analytics. Many legacy EHS systems are on-premise and lack real-time data capabilities. Cority's release of an AI risk prediction module in 2023 is one example (per Environmental Leader, 2023).
What industries does Cority serve?
Cority serves industries with heavy regulatory and safety requirements: manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, healthcare, construction, and utilities. Case studies reference clients such as Rio Tinto (mining), Boston Scientific (medical devices), and HSBC (financial services) (per public case studies).
Is Cority's software used for sustainability reporting?
Yes. In addition to EHS compliance, the Cority platform handles sustainability metrics, greenhouse gas tracking, and environmental reporting. This positions the firm to serve companies needing to meet ESG disclosure standards.
What is the Cority Foundation?
The Cority Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the company, established to support global health and environmental causes. It funds programs in childhood disease prevention and conservation, separate from the company's revenue generating operations.
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