Novata’s Resource Library is dedicated to sharing educational content to drive further understanding of ESG and sustainability concepts tailored for private market investors and companies. In this series, we highlight Novata's insights published most recently in the Resource Library.
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- Scoring a company’s ESG performance against a well-defined rubric is one way for GPs to measure performance during the due diligence process. Learn more about Novata's flexible system that helps deal teams save time with a faster scoring process based on their organization's established framework.
- As global attention turned to ocean management at COP16 last month, Novata's
Allison Green
dove into the discussions and potential actions that could reshape our approach to protecting ocean ecosystems - and why there’s urgent need for it.
- On September 9th, Australia’s House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that sets out new climate-related financial reporting requirements for entities. Starting on January 1, 2025, a phased-in implementation over the next three years means over 6,000 entities will eventually be required to report disclosures. Ahead of the January deadline, Novata's
Alex Tuai
wrote an overview of the reporting standards and the requirements for companies in-scope.
- On October 31st, the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) released updated metrics guidance for the upcoming 2025 reporting cycle. Read the highlights from EDCI’s 2025 metrics guidance in this blog post written by Novata's
Teresa Yu
.
- Novata has been tracking changes to the regulatory environment and their implications for investors and companies in-scope for reporting. Novata’s
Teresa Yu
took a moment to break down some important updates in the ESG regulatory landscape in this blog post.
- As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape industries, investors must ensure that the technologies they back are both innovative and ethically sound. To support and better understand responsible AI practices, Novata recently integrated Trusted AI Assessment for Venture Capital on its platform to help investors and startups navigate the ethical complexities of AI. Read more in this article penned by Novata’s
Allison Green
.
- With the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) winding down, organizations are worried about yet another change in sustainability standards. However, the aim of the transition from a standalone framework to an integral part of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards is to prevent just that. As organizations prepare for the transition, here’s a look at the TCFD and ISSB standards and how they connect.
- Novata chatted with
Indra Lancien
, Sustainability Officer at Asper Investment Management, who plays a key role in managing the firm’s sustainability reporting and data collection efforts. Read how Asper is leveraging Novata to support its ongoing sustainability efforts and prepare for upcoming regulation.
- For
Grain Management, LLC
, maintaining responsible investment data is more than a box-ticking exercise. According to
Melissa Prosser
, Vice President of Sustainable Investing and Operations, these initiatives mitigate risks, improve transparency, and foster deeper stakeholder relationships. Read more in this case study.
- Novata chatted with
Nathan Swartley
, Chief of Staff at
Base10 Partners
, to discuss how the firm is revolutionizing its approach to governance data collection across its portfolio. Read how Base10 partnered with Novata to streamline data collection in this case study.
Novata is the private markets’ sustainability management partner. We empower investors and companies to achieve their sustainability goals with our trusted ESG data management platform and advisory practice—because it’s good for business and it’s good for the planet. Learn more at www.novata.com.
