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DOWNLOAD OUR EBOOK04.17.24 • Identifying the ESG metrics that matter to stakeholders is foundational to a…
04.11.24 • This month, I had the pleasure of bringing together some of Novata’s…
04.10.24 • On a firm’s sustainability journey, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data is…
04.05.24 • Navigating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations can be challenging for investors.…
03.20.24 • As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) obligations and demand for transparency have…
03.19.24 • In the dynamic landscape of consumer packaged goods (CPG), The Craftory stands…
03.14.24 • In the landscape of carbon measurement, financed emissions stand out as the…
03.12.24 • Most companies measure and report carbon emissions voluntarily because of pressure from…
03.11.24 • The approval of the Climate Disclosure Rule by the United States Securities…
03.11.24 • ESG and sustainability regulations in the US have seen a recent uptick,…
03.07.24 • The surge in increasingly complex, prescriptive, and sometimes conflicting ESG-related regulations has…
03.01.24 • March 1, 2024, marks one year until California’s SB 54 legislation takes…
02.29.24 • In preparing for the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), companies…
02.28.24 • The European regulatory landscape has been a key driver of ESG adoption…
02.27.24 • Novata hosted its inaugural Climate Network event in London on February 20th,…
02.26.24 • The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is one of the most in-depth…
02.08.24 • The ESG landscape is ever shifting, and 2024 is proving to be…
01.31.24 • The principal adverse impact (PAI) statement is a critical disclosure for firms…
01.23.24 • For many, launching an ESG program can be daunting, with a seemingly…
01.18.24 • Measuring greenhouse gas emissions (“GHG” or “carbon” emissions) is rapidly progressing from…
01.11.24 • Getting to grips with carbon is becoming increasingly business-critical for companies across…
01.09.24 • In this episode of the Sustainable Finance Podcast, Mark Kroese, General Manager…
12.21.23 • Over the past few years, there has been an increase in stakeholders…
12.20.23 • In the world of greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and accounting, the terms…
12.15.23 • The European ESG regulatory landscape has been pivotal in setting up disclosure…
12.13.23 • In a quickly evolving landscape, staying on top of changing expectations around…
12.12.23 • 2023 marked the midpoint for achieving the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals…
12.08.23 • Leading private equity firms are recognizing how ESG considerations are a powerful…
11.22.23 • The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a critical EU regulation that…
11.21.23 • The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) provides a significant opportunity for EU…
11.16.23 • In today’s corporate world, companies are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their…
11.15.23 • In private markets, tracking material ESG metrics can help companies identify existing…
11.14.23 • Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the proliferation of generative AI…
11.14.23 • As ESG adoption in private markets grows, it is crucial for investors…
11.14.23 • Alex Friedman, CEO and co-founder of Novata, joins Private Market Talks to…
11.13.23 • Lorraine Wilson, Chief Sustainability Officer at Novata, sits down with Natalie Pierce…
11.13.23 • In March 2023, President Biden vetoed legislation that aimed to repeal a…
11.13.23 • Josh Green, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Novata joins S&P Global’s…
11.08.23 • Research shows that prioritizing gender equity can improve profitability, improve employee retention,…
11.08.23 • In this episode of M&A Masters, Lorraine Wilson, Chief Sustainability Officer at…
11.07.23 • A cornerstone of Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) reporting is the principal…
11.06.23 • Private market integration of ESG considerations into investment practices continues to grow,…
10.31.23 • The ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) recently announced three new additions to…
10.27.23 • The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation’s (SFDR) second disclosure period is on the…
10.19.23 • Leading global private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane is at the…
10.16.23 • At the end of September, Novata hosted the Women & Diversity in…
09.28.23 • The road to understanding and complying with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation…
09.26.23 • SFDR reporting is a novel process, and the pressure on investors to…
09.15.23 • 2023 was a milestone year for ESG regulations, as the EU’s SFDR…
09.12.23 • A Report Compiled by Novata & Oliver Wyman Environmental, social, and governance…
08.29.23 • Since its inception, growth investor Alfvén & Didrikson (A&D) has embedded ESG…
08.25.23 • Impact investing has traditionally been an avenue for private market investors to…
08.14.23 • In private markets, an ESG focus is quickly becoming a strategic necessity…
08.07.23 • In European markets, investor demand and emerging regulations [such as the recently…
07.31.23 • In private markets, the ability to analyze ESG data is critical for…
07.25.23 • This month, Novata announced our B Corp Certification. As Head of Partnerships…
07.21.23 • As we celebrate Novata’s two-year anniversary, I would like to thank our…
07.07.23 • At private equity firm Piper, growing brands that focus on sustainability, specifically…
06.30.23 • Earlier this week, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its inaugural…
06.21.23 • In a traditionally opaque reporting landscape, ESG benchmarks are an essential tool…
06.15.23 • Novata’s recent benchmarks release provides essential insight into the metrics that matter…
06.12.23 • As a public benefit corporation, Novata is committed to making it simple…
06.07.23 • Carbon considerations have become an essential component of ESG reporting amid rising…
06.01.23 • As a company that provides an ESG reporting tool, sustainable design practices…
05.31.23 • In a recent Adams Street Partners study, 93% of limited partners (LPs)…
05.22.23 • This article is the third in a three-part series on addressing biodiversity…
05.16.23 • Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are quickly becoming a non-negotiable component…
05.09.23 • Congratulations, you’ve collected ESG data across your portfolio. But how do you…
05.01.23 • As general partners (GPs) wrap up the ESG data collection process with…
04.28.23 • Understanding how to maximize the insights from ESG data is critical to…
04.27.23 • To provide assurance on company reporting is to provide an independent conclusion…
04.21.23 • According to a 2021 EY study, 72% of private equity executives said…
04.19.23 • It’s been a busy year since we launched the Novata platform: 60…
04.13.23 • In a recent analysis of ESG risk incidents, data science firm RepRisk…
04.06.23 • Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly informing how investors make…
03.29.23 • In 2015, the Paris Agreement set a clear pathway for the global…
03.22.23 • As the world moves toward decarbonization targets, investors are increasingly paying attention…
03.16.23 • The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) reporting season is now in full…
03.14.23 • Today–Tuesday, March 14th–is Equal Pay Day, which marks how far into the…
03.09.23 • The process of building a startup inherently requires an effective allocation (and…
03.07.23 • As regulators increase efforts to validate sustainability claims in financial markets, the…
02.28.23 • Today we announced Novata has completed its Series B funding round, raising…
02.16.23 • Despite the rise in corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI),…
02.02.23 • In 2022, the World Economic Forum ranked biodiversity loss as one of…
01.30.23 • Private market interest in ESG is on the rise, but concerns around…
01.27.23 • More than ever, action on climate change needs to be a top…
01.24.23 • Rising demand for ESG data continues to push these environmental, social, and…
01.23.23 • Once viewed as a check-the-box exercise, ESG is now seen as additive…
01.10.23 • In 2022, many private market participants developed a strategy to meet the…
12.28.22 • From changing regulations to rising backlash, 2022 has been a tumultuous year…
12.02.22 • Since our work began over a year ago, Novata has been focused…
12.02.22 • In private markets, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have evolved from…
12.01.22 • The need for ESG data in private markets has never been more…
11.16.22 • ESG has quickly become a critical tool for investors to manage risks…
11.15.22 • It’s often said that what gets measured gets improved, and the sentiment…
11.01.22 • Novata recently hosted a webinar on the topic “How to Build an…
10.26.22 • This past September, Novata joined hundreds of limited partners (LPs), general partners…
10.17.22 • Driven by rising scrutiny from regulators, investors, and other stakeholders, private equity…
09.27.22 • In private markets, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly influential…
09.22.22 • ESG is clearly a hot topic for private equity. But what does…
09.22.22 • Regulators across the globe have been increasingly mandating ESG disclosures for publicly…
09.07.22 • Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become key considerations for private…
08.23.22 • While we can agree on overarching concepts common to all regions, ESG…
08.17.22 • Record-breaking heat this summer is sounding the alarm on the urgent need…
07.28.22 • From investors to consumers, stakeholders are increasingly using ESG data to evaluate…
07.14.22 • Since day one – one year ago – the Novata team has…
07.12.22 • This spring, the SEC proposed a new rule that would require publicly…
06.21.22 • Key events from 2020 have brought racial inequality to the forefront across…
06.13.22 • For this series of articles on water management, Novata spoke with Gonzalo…
05.31.22 • In May, I represented Novata at the Sustainable1 Conference in Paris. The…
05.03.22 • Are you new to the term “ESG”, wondering what it is, and…
04.19.22 • The SEC recently issued a new proposal to add standardized climate reporting…
04.01.22 • In March 2022, Novata’s Chief Impact Officer and Head of ESG Lorraine…
03.29.22 • Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it…
03.15.22 • In recent years, the mounting urgency of climate change has called for…
02.22.22 • 2022 has started as a year marked by great uncertainty. Geopolitics is…
02.22.22 • Driven in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, twenty million people in…
02.22.22 • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a vital tool in combating climate change.…
02.22.22 • Our goal is to help avoid fragmentation of ESG standards and better…