Industry demands met with sustainable investment products and ESG data & services

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the ESG surge is driving transformative innovation and unprecedented investment. As this wave of ESG innovation sweeps across industries, we are witnessing an evolution of metrics that will reflect the growing global shift towards responsible, impactful business practices. In this era of ESG-fueled innovation, we stand at the intersection of progress and responsibility. It’s not just about doing well; it’s also about doing right and through innovation, we have the power to do both. - Prachurjya Bharaly, Associate Director, Investment Banking

Euronext, the European market infrastructure provider, has introduced new ESG tools and initiatives to make issuer non-financial data more accessible. These efforts align with Euronext's Fit for 1.5 climate commitment and Growth for Impact 2024 strategy, which prioritizes sustainable finance.

Infosys and Economist Impact have launched the Value Chain Navigator (VCN) platform, which helps businesses understand and mitigate their scope 3 emissions. This is timely due to emerging regulatory pressure and sustainability standards.

Sustainability tech platform Clarity AI has introduced a new methodology to help index and ETF providers align with the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). Clarity AI uses machine learning and big data to provide environmental and social insights globally.

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Morgan Stanley's Institute for Sustainable Investing and Stanford's Natural Capital Project have created an open-source ecosystem footprinting tool that enables companies and investors to evaluate projects' impact on natural ecosystems.

The EU has adopted the world's first standard for green bonds, setting uniform criteria for issuers using the "European Green Bond" label. This will enhance investor confidence and support the transition to climate neutrality.

EY and Microsoft have launched the Green Skills Passport, a free online program that equips learners with green job skills and empowers underserved communities for the evolving green economy. This initiative aligns with the forecasted creation of 24 million green jobs by 2030.

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