14The Rise of ESG DataA Tectonic Transparency Shift
Introduction
In May 2017, the Economist pronounced data to be the new oil
(The Economist, 2017). In a similar vein, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance
) data promises to be “the new gold’. This is an apt analogy because ESG data can be as difficult to find, it also requires a robust set of quality checks before it is fit for end-use and is just as prone to controversies as the precious metal. The uptake of sustainable investing over recent years, powered by growing demand for more conscious investment choices, as well as the top-down requirements of regulators, has turned ESG data into a highly sought-after commodity. Companies can no longer ...
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