Financial institutions play a central role in the global shift toward a more resilient and low-carbon economy. Their lending, investing, and underwriting decisions influence how capital moves, which companies scale, and how transition pathways take shape. Expectations for transparency and action are rising across regulators, investors, clients, and civil society. A growing number of jurisdictions […]
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The growing ESG impact in insurance and risk management
Climate events, shifting regulations, and rising investor expectations are reshaping the insurance industry much faster than many leaders expected. Underwriting used to rely on long histories of loss data. Now, physical and transition risks are changing so quickly that past patterns don’t tell the whole story. Climate disclosures are under closer scrutiny, and investors want […]
Using ESG analytics to build sustainable portfolios
Investors now work with sustainability data just as they do with financial data. Company reports, regulatory filings, and independent research produce a steady stream of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information. Still, many teams struggle to translate this volume into insight. Data alone does not drive better decisions. The value comes from interpreting it in […]
Webinar: AI for investor-grade sustainability intelligence
Overview As sustainability data grows in volume and complexity, investors, financial institutions, and their advisors need smarter ways to extract actionable insights. AI is rapidly transforming ESG and sustainability intelligence—helping investors and advisors monitor performance, assess risks, and make informed decisions at scale. Join Manifest Climate for an exclusive webinar exploring how AI can instantly […]
Building trust through better ESG data governance in banking
Banks today face growing pressure from regulators, investors, and customers to back up ESG commitments with transparent and reliable data. Many have strong sustainability strategies, yet still lack the governance needed to manage their information effectively. This challenge is now more urgent. A 2023 KPMG survey found that ESG data challenges are widespread. Only 25% […]
How to track sustainability progress across investments
Investors are under growing pressure to show that their portfolios support measurable progress on sustainability. Regulators expect decision-useful climate disclosures, clients want evidence of improvement, and the market increasingly rewards companies that manage climate risks well. PwC projects that sustainable investment assets will reach $33.9 trillion by 2026, reflecting how strongly financial performance and sustainability […]
4 ways to use AI to build stronger ESG reports
Companies can move beyond fragmented reports to tell engaging, data-centred stories with AI-powered solutions like Manifest Climate.
Portfolio company ESG evaluation: a practical guide
Investors are under growing pressure to show how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues shape their portfolio decisions. Their stakeholders care about what their money is doing, and expect strong oversight. Regulators are making sure of it, with disclosure requirements expanding in many jurisdictions. Investors and others are looking more closely at how companies manage […]
The future of ESG advisory: a guide to scaling with AI
Global sustainability rules continue to expand. New disclosure standards, growing investor expectations, and more frequent regulatory updates have prompted organizations to seek faster, deeper, and more reliable ESG support. ESG advisory firms are feeling this shift the most. They are seeing new requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) […]
Unlocking ESG intelligence for smarter decision making
Sustainability teams today are drowning in data but struggling to extract insight. ESG (environmental, social, and governance) information often lives scattered across spreadsheets, reports, and disclosure frameworks. Many organizations collect large volumes of data without turning it into decisions that matter. A Deloitte survey found that 83% of companies increased sustainability investments in the past […]