Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance is becoming a critical priority for businesses worldwide. With increasing regulatory scrutiny, investor expectations, and stakeholder demands, companies are under pressure from all angles to make sure their ESG reporting meets stringent requirements and high expectations. However, navigating multiple reporting frameworks, making sure your data is complete and accurate, […]
Role: Sustainable Investing
ESG due diligence: How consultants can help clients assess compliance
Companies today face mounting pressure to align with global sustainability goals, meet investor expectations, and comply with evolving regulatory requirements. The stakes are high—falling short on compliance can lead to financial penalties, reputational damage, and missed investment opportunities. With frameworks like the E.U.’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) tightening disclosure requirements and investors demanding greater […]
How to conduct an ESG gap analysis: the key components and steps
Companies are facing increasing pressure from regulators, investors, and stakeholders to improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management and close the ‘gaps’ in their performance. ESG disclosures are a critical part of business strategy and regulatory compliance, and organizations that fail to meet evolving ESG standards risk reputational damage, financial penalties, and loss of […]
Navigating IFRS S2: How ESG consultants can help businesses adapt
As climate disclosure standards evolve, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is leading the shift toward more structured reporting. ISSB’s International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S2 Climate-related Disclosures establishes clear requirements for identifying, assessing, and reporting climate-related risks and opportunities—ensuring greater transparency for investors and stakeholders. The primary goal of IFRS S2 is to provide […]
How to conduct a CSRD gap assessment: Understanding the key steps and challenges
With modern customers, investors, and other business stakeholders increasingly paying attention to companies’ sustainability practices, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has become a welcome solution for many organizations. Introduced by the European Union (EU), this directive promotes transparency and consistency in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, allowing stakeholders to assess companies’ performance more […]
Master gap assessments with AI – introducing Manifest Compliance
The future of sustainability reporting compliance is here, powered by AI. Watch our exclusive webinar as we unveil a new product Manifest Compliance, the latest innovation designed to revolutionize how ESG Strategy Consultants and Auditors and Professionals improve efficiency to keep up with the growing demand from ESG regulatory requirements. In this session, you’ll discover […]
How a leading technology company leverages Manifest Climate for ESG Compliance
Despite their smaller environmental footprints, software and technology providers have proven themselves to be some of the strongest leaders and most ambitious investors in corporate sustainability and climate action. One well-known technology company is taking climate risk and responsibility seriously and relies on Manifest Climate to get a lot done with a small team. Within […]
How KingSett Capital uses Manifest Climate to maximize positive environmental impact
KingSett Capital is a private equity real estate investment firm in Canada. Its $18 billion in assets is funded by its own capital, alongside that from institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. KingSett’s real estate asset classes include office, retail, industrial, multi-family, hotels and developments. KingSett also creates bespoke financing solutions for a wide range of projects […]
For responsible investors, data is the missing link in ESG decisions
In the era of responsible investing, an investment firm’s chief asset is increasingly data. Without the right data on companies’ ESG performance, portfolio managers and their teams are flying blind, unable to identify and retain the right companies to please their investors and hit financial or sustainability targets. But for the most part, investors are […]
Stewardship teams don’t have the ESG data they need to make an impact — here’s why
In today’s investment landscape, ESG stewardship is a key priority. In theory, evaluating ESG performance and engaging companies to improve should be straightforward, but most investment stewardship teams are facing major obstacles, many of which lead back to a single problem: getting the right data. The right data is a critical guide for stewardship teams […]