ESG Intelligence & Data Analysis

Harnessing the power of financial data aggregation is becoming increasingly crucial in the investment world, particularly when integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance...

Semantic Visions has introduced a pioneering Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Index, offering a new way to assess business sustainability and ethical behaviour through media analysis.

In response to the escalating challenges posed by climate change, business leaders globally are intensifying their commitment to sustainable practices. Despite another year marked by climate extremes—including severe heatwaves, droughts, and catastrophic floods that pushed the global average temperature to 1.48 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels—CEOs are steadfast in their efforts to decarbonize and achieve net zero emissions.

Optera has launched the Outreach module, a cutting-edge tool designed to refine the accuracy and accountability of scope 3, category 1 emissions.

The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which came into effect at the start of the year, brings significant changes to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) related reports. The regulation brings new reporting requirements that can easily become complex if not using the right tools. The question is, what are the hallmarks of a good ESRS tool?

Cogo, a specialist in tracking carbon footprints, has entered into a strategic partnership with Personetics, a leader in AI-driven personalised engagement platforms for financial institutions.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has unveiled a cutting-edge online tool dedicated to monitoring advancements towards the energy objectives outlined at COP28.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is enhancing its support for the FinTech industry by confirming new anti-greenwashing guidance ahead of its enforcement starting 31 May.

Finastra has recently made a significant enhancement to its Trade Innovation technology by integrating AI-powered ESG scoring capabilities, in partnership with CoriolisESG from TradeSun.

Iceberg Data Lab, a frontrunner in climate and biodiversity data solutions for financial institutions, has successfully completed the initial close of its Series A funding, securing US$10m (£8m).