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

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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