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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 Organizations

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 Description

This resource assesses investor climate data needs for net zero alignment, reviews 62 products from 19 data providers, and outlines recommendations to improve data quality, coverage, and usability.

Why This Matters

Robust, comparable climate data is essential for investors to meet net zero goals and demonstrate real-world emissions reductions. This resource clarifies priorities and actions to close current data gaps.

Key Insights

  • Identifies four main data needs: investment-level current and future alignment, portfolio-level alignment, and required emissions reductions
  • Finds strong data coverage for large companies in developed markets, but gaps for smaller firms, emerging markets, and non-equity asset classes
  • Recommends improving corporate disclosure, product coverage, and data comparability
  • Emphasizes capacity building to improve data access and quality, especially in underserved markets

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)
Webpage with an Executive Summary

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