Big Data

NatWest has launched Carbon Planner, a free to use digital platform aimed at helping UK businesses manage their future fuel and operational costs, as well as lower their carbon footprint.

Lionguard, an automation platform that offers visibility and protection across IT systems, has netted $10m in funding.

Deepki, which claims to be the only company in the world offering a fully populated ESG data intelligence platform for the real estate sector, has acquired Fabriq.

Sustainability data and technology company ESG Book has closed its Series B round on $25m, as it looks to respond to the growing demand of technology enabled ESG data solutions.

Sustainability ratings business EcoVadis has raised $500m in a funding round, which makes it the latest sustainability impact unicorn.

ecolytiq, which stylises itself as a sustainability-as-a-service provider, has raised ?13.5m in a funding round.

Hong Kong-based Allinfra, which is helping institutions meets sustainability goals, has scored $6m in funding.

Fulcrum, which empowers customers to take control of their data, has secured a $5m investment.

GIST, which offers impact data and analytics, has received a strategic investment from global wealth management firm FNZ.

London-based ABAKA, which offers an AI-recommendation engine and digital retirement solutions, has received an investment round to bolster its research and development.