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Climate Data and Net Zero: Closing the Gap on Investors’ Data Needs

Climate Data and Net Zero: Closing the Gap on Investors’ Data Needs

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organisations

Chronos Sustainability
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Climate Strategy & Capabilities
Topic 2
Debt
Topic 3
Equity

Target Audience

Asset Managers
Private Equity
Technical Assistance Providers
Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs

Relevant Geography

Global
Climate Data and Net Zero: Closing the Gap on Investors’ Data Needs

Resource Summary

This is a report that explores investors’ needs in the climate data landscape, highlighting the importance of robust climate data to effectively align respective investment portfolios with net zero commitments. Aimed at providing support to data providers, standard-setters, and investors, it addresses existing gaps in the coverage and quality of current climate data. To tackle these issues, the report recommends improving corporate disclosure, enhancing the coverage and quality of data products, and facilitating data comparability. The report also emphasises the need for common definitions and the development of sector and geographic transition pathways, and highlights that action on these fronts is essential to support informed investment decisions that contribute effectively to global net-zero targets.

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