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% […]
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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 […]
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 organizations and consultants monitor performance, assess risks, and make informed decisions at scale. Join Manifest Climate for an exclusive webinar exploring how AI can instantly […]
Sustainability monitoring: a guide for advisors, investors, and sustainability teams
Sustainability is no longer something that can be treated as a side concern. For advisors, investors, and sustainability teams, it has become central to understanding long-term value, risk, and opportunity. Monitoring sustainability performance is now essential not just for a single company, but across clients, peers, suppliers, and portfolio companies. At the same time, it […]
A guide to sustainable portfolio management in the AI era
Integrating sustainability into investment decisions has become both a strategic imperative and a complex challenge. Investors today face an overwhelming volume of ESG data, inconsistent corporate disclosures, and rapidly evolving regulations. Yet to achieve long-term value and resilience, asset managers must effectively identify sustainability risks and opportunities across portfolios. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how […]
ESG performance: How investors assess long-term value
More and more institutional investors and asset managers are integrating ESG performance into their financial decisions. A recent survey found that 80% of investors believe that ESG impacts the financial performance of investments, 61% see it as a means to reduce portfolio volatility, and 78% agree it helps minimize tail risks. For modern investors, ESG […]