A new report released today by our customer, Ceres, reveals a stark disconnect between the insurance industry’s climate commitments and their ability to measure and track progress toward those goals. The Measurement Gap: A Deep Dive into Climate Risk Reporting in the U.S. Insurance Sector shows a consistent inability among insurers to translate climate awareness into […]
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How ESG underwriting shapes risk and opportunity
Financial institutions are facing mounting pressure to embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into every part of their business. Underwriting is no exception. Whether insuring real estate, lending to corporates, or pricing new products, underwriters now have to consider how ESG risks (especially climate-related ones) might affect the long-term viability of what they’re backing. […]
Why ESG stewardship matters for climate resilience
After the initial ESG hype in the world of finance was followed by ESG backlash and accusations of greenwashing, what matters in the world of sustainable finance now is rigorous, sustained action. Investors are under growing pressure to prove that they’re walking the talk on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance. Enter: ESG stewardship. ESG […]
Sustainability impact: ESG in financial services explained
In 2025, climate change is reshaping discussions of risk and return in corporate boardrooms. The financial services industry, which is effectively the backbone of the global economy, is taking climate risk extremely seriously. Whether you’re in banking, insurance, or asset management, the expectations around climate and sustainability performance are high, and rightly so. Investors want […]
The future of ESG audits: How AI transforms the process
ESG audits aren’t easy. For many teams, this means weeks of manual work: gathering disclosures from dozens of documents, aligning data with evolving frameworks, and checking for gaps manually. It’s a time-consuming, error-prone process that leaves little room for strategic thinking. But regulators are tightening the screws. New disclosure rules like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting […]
Overcoming ESG benchmarking challenges: A guide for investors and advisors
As stakeholders demand greater transparency on sustainability performance, financial institutions and consulting firms need a clear view of how companies measure up on ESG metrics. Robust benchmarking is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s essential for identifying leaders and laggards, assessing risk, and uncovering new opportunities. ESG benchmarking enables firms to compare performance […]
Overcoming common sustainability reporting compliance challenges
As more governments mandate sustainability reporting, organizations face growing pressure to improve how they track, manage, and communicate their sustainability targets, governance, strategy, and risk management. The pressure is further compounded by investors’ increasing focus on companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance—85% of chief investment officers say they factor in organizations’ ESG performance when […]
The introductory guide to sustainability reporting
Companies everywhere are under pressure to show how their operations impact people and the planet. Sustainability reporting makes this visible. It explains what a business is doing to manage environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues—backed by data that investors, regulators, and other stakeholders can trust. Done well, sustainability reporting helps companies stay compliant, earn stakeholder […]
How AI streamlines and enhances sustainability reporting
The volume of climate-related data companies need to manage is exploding. So are the reporting requirements. What used to be a once-a-year checklist is now a continuous, high-stakes process that impacts investor confidence, regulatory compliance, and reputation. Smart companies are turning to AI to help them stay ahead of climate disclosure requirements and make the […]
ESG analysis: What it is, why it matters, and how to do it right
What is ESG analysis? Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analysis is the process of evaluating how a company discloses, manages, and performs in relation to sustainability issues. It goes beyond treating ESG as a compliance concern. Instead, sophisticated ESG analysis is about interpreting that information in a way that’s aligned with global reporting standards, investor […]