Blogs
The difference between ChatGPT and specialist sustainability AI tools
By Ryan Meyers, Chief AI Officer at Manifest Climate Most ESG professionals, including ESG teams at financial institutions and ESG consultants, have discovered the potential…
In 2026, sustainability is entering a new era
By Laura Zizzo, Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer at Manifest Climate In 2007, when I graduated from law school, sustainability was still a niche pursuit…
12 Best AI tools for ESG consultants
Sustainability consulting is a rapidly evolving discipline. Client needs are becoming more complex and disclosure expectations keep expanding. At the same time, given current economic…
How to navigate ESG challenges in financial services
Financial institutions play a central role in the global shift toward a more resilient and low-carbon economy. Their lending, investing, and underwriting decisions influence how…
The growing ESG impact in insurance and risk management
Climate events, shifting regulations, and rising investor expectations are reshaping the insurance industry much faster than many leaders expected. Underwriting used to rely on long…
Using ESG analytics to build sustainable portfolios
Investors now work with sustainability data just as they do with financial data. Company reports, regulatory filings, and independent research produce a steady stream of…
Building trust through better ESG data governance in banking
Banks today face growing pressure from regulators, investors, and customers to back up ESG commitments with transparent and reliable data. Many have strong sustainability strategies,…
How to track sustainability progress across investments
Investors are under growing pressure to show that their portfolios support measurable progress on sustainability. Regulators expect decision-useful climate disclosures, clients want evidence of improvement,…
Portfolio company ESG evaluation: a practical guide
Investors are under growing pressure to show how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues shape their portfolio decisions. Their stakeholders care about what their money…
The future of ESG advisory: a guide to scaling with AI
Global sustainability rules continue to expand. New disclosure standards, growing investor expectations, and more frequent regulatory updates have prompted organizations to seek faster, deeper, and…