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Surprise as S&P drop ESG scores from credit ratings

The retreat from ESG scoring from the credit rating agency has flagged concerns around ESG transparency and the impact of anti-ESG sentiment, Ahren Lester writes

Sustainalytics biggest SPO provider in first half of 2023

Sustainalytics provided the most sustainable finance second-party opinions (SPOs) in the first six months of 2023, whilst Moody's ESG saw its market share jump to become the third largest provider.

S&P launches nature and biodiversity risk assessment

S&P Global Sustainable 1 has launched a nature and biodiversity risk portfolio assessment service.

MSCI, Bloomberg among big-name signatories to Japan ESG data code of conduct

Major data providers MSCI and Bloomberg are among 17 signatories to a Japanese code of conduct for ESG data, the country's regulator has revealed.

Boom time for nature data

Demand for biodiversity and nature data is booming, ahead of an eagerly-awaited reporting framework planned for September. Peter Cripps and Thomas Cox explore some of the developments

The 13 trends shaping ESG data

The ESG data industry is undergoing radical transformation, in terms of the scale and breadth of its coverage - and the scrutiny it attracts. Peter Cripps reports

People moves 9 June including Sustainable Fitch, S&P Global, Robeco & more

Paris-aligned benchmarks boom but are they helping the transition? Part two

Asset owners are placing money in Paris-aligned benchmarks at a quickening rate but questioned whether they facilitate the transition. Michael Hurley reports

Paris-aligned benchmarks boom but are they helping the transition? Part one

Asset owners are placing money in Paris-aligned benchmarks at a quickening rate but questioned whether they facilitate the transition. Michael Hurley reports

S&P launches nature footprinting tool