Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data has become a cornerstone of financial decision-making. Yet for many investors and consultants, the sheer scale and complexity of available information is creating more confusion than clarity. Disclosures often lack detail, differ across frameworks, or lean too heavily on marketing claims. The result: capital is misallocated, risks are mispriced, […]
Use Case: Research
Use case: research and analysis
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 […]
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 […]
How agentic AI is shaping ESG research
There is more environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data than ever, yet sustainability teams, ESG advisors and responsible investors are finding that the research component of their jobs is not getting any easier. Disclosure rules are tightening. Stakeholder expectations are growing. And the volume of reports, standards, and frameworks to parse through? It’s overwhelming. Even […]
ESG questionnaires made simple: A guide for consultants
Sustainability has become a top priority for businesses, and as a result, the role of ESG consultants has grown significantly. More and more organizations are turning to these experts to help measure, manage, and report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts. One of the key tools in this process is the ESG questionnaire—a […]
ESG data overload: 6 best practices for simplifying ESG research and assessments
Over the past few years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data has moved from being a niche topic to a core consideration in the business and investment world. A recent 2024 survey by Deloitte and The Fletcher School at Tufts University found that 83% of investors now include sustainability information in core investment decisions. This […]
Business is booming for ESG auditors. Can they keep up?
As ESG disclosures move from voluntary to mandatory, the role of the ESG auditor is now in the spotlight. Companies that provide ESG auditing and assurance services are no doubt seeing more client requests than ever before, but can they keep up with the demand? Faced with assessing compliance across a broad array of concerns […]
Manifest Climate helps Ceres make sense of climate data to drive change
Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable economy. The organization works with companies, investors, policymakers and regulators to educate, advocate, and investigate opportunities and challenges in the net zero transition. Ceres reached out to Manifest Climate for a unique […]
A Buyer’s Guide to Climate Intelligence Software
Whether you’re part of a sustainability, finance, risk, or consulting team, managing climate risk and seizing climate opportunities requires the right information. The climate landscape is dynamic and constantly evolving, making it impossible for your in-house team to keep up alone. This guide will help you navigate the complex world of climate intelligence tools, ensuring […]