The ESG Data Stack for Private Equity Firms – What PE Firms Need to Track in 2025
Handling non-monetary indicators within Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is essential for Private Equity (PE) firms wanting to monitor and handle business opportunities and hazards related to strategic and operational sustainability. It provides stakeholders with a more comprehensive understanding of a company’s operations and long-term viability, supplementing standard financial statistics. From Intent to Impact – How […]
Evaluating ESG Risks Before Making a Deal – Why it’s an Effective Data-Driven Due Diligence Approach
Setting the Stage: Why ESG Risk Evaluation is Essential Before Every Deal Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are no more incidental in today’s investing landscape; they are critical to value creation and risk management. Investors, acquirers, and partners are increasingly analyzing the ESG performance as a part of “pre-deal” due diligence process. A data-driven […]
The Importance of ESG Dashboards – How they Turn Data into Actionable Insights and How NeoImpact can Help
Understanding ESG Dashboards: A Key to Data-Driven Sustainability From text-based reporting to metric-specific charts and geographic mapping, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) dashboards have come a long way. An ESG dashboard is a tool for managing and visualizing data. With the assurance that ESG data is finance-grade and auditable, it helps the company gather and […]
The Value of Stakeholder Engagement in ESG Strategy
Introduction In the contemporary business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have transcended mere compliance to become central to sustainable value creation. At the heart of a robust ESG framework lies stakeholder engagement, a continuous process of building and nurturing relationships with individuals and groups impacted by, or impacting, a company’s operations. This article […]
Stakeholder Mapping and Prioritization in ESG Planning
Introduction In the complex ecosystem of modern business, effective Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance hinges on more than just internal initiatives. It fundamentally relies on understanding and responding to the expectations of various stakeholders. Stakeholder mapping and stakeholder prioritization are indispensable tools in this regard, forming the backbone of robust ESG planning strategies. This […]
Investor Pushback on ESG Spending: A Sign of Strategy Misalignment or Room for Rise of Robust ESG Intelligence?
Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have rapidly evolved from niche considerations to mainstream investment criteria. However, recent trends indicate a growing phenomenon of investor pushback on ESG spending, leading to questions about potential strategy misalignment. This article will explore the shifting sentiment among investors regarding corporate ESG expenditures. We will delve into the […]
Developing Robust ESG Policies: Best Practices for 2025 and Beyond
As the global economy transitions toward more responsible and transparent business practices, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are moving from the margins to the mainstream. No longer optional, strong ESG policy development is becoming a core expectation from investors, regulators, and other key stakeholders. In fact, a 2024 report revealed that over 90% of […]
Navigating the Regulatory Maze: How to Stay Ahead of ESG-Related Compliance
In today’s rapidly evolving ESG landscape, regulatory frameworks are advancing swiftly across the globe. Businesses are facing pressure from every angle – governments, investors, consumers, and other stakeholders demand greater transparency and accountability. ESG reporting and compliance have moved from being a niche concern to a core component of corporate responsibility. Global companies must navigate […]
How Tracking ESG Performance Accounts for Continuous Improvement
ESG performance tracking has become a cornerstone of responsible investing and corporate governance. With global ESG assets under management reaching USD 38 trillion in 2022 and 88% of limited partners incorporating ESG metrics into investment decisions, the demand for robust ESG disclosure is stronger than ever. 60% of institutional investors increasingly recognize that ESG investing […]
Harnessing ESG Alternative Data: A New Era of Real-Time Portfolio Intelligence
Introduction The investment landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the increasing integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. The alternative data market, a key enabler of this shift, is projected for explosive growth, with some estimates suggesting it could surpass USD 398 billion by 2032. This remarkable expansion is fueled by the […]
