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SFDR Reporting Requirements: What’s Actually Needed from a Private Equity Perspective
09.28.23 •
The road to understanding and complying with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation…

Simplifying Impact Measurement for Investors
08.25.23 •
Impact investing has traditionally been an avenue for private market investors to…

Key Differences Between ESG and Impact Investing
08.16.23 •
Private markets have the capacity to improve societal outcomes, advance social equity,…
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ESG Reporting in Europe: Aligning on the Metrics that Matter
08.07.23 •
In European markets, investor demand and emerging regulations [such as the recently…

What Is ESG Benchmarking?
07.31.23 •
In private markets, the ability to analyze ESG data is critical for…

Reflections from a B Keeper: Novata’s B Corp Certification Journey
07.25.23 •
This month, Novata announced our B Corp Certification. As Head of Partnerships…

Two Years of Novata: A Note from Our CEO
07.21.23 •
As we celebrate Novata’s two-year anniversary, I would like to thank our…

What ISSB’s New Sustainability Standards Mean for Private Markets
06.30.23 •
Earlier this week, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its inaugural…

Behind Novata’s ESG Benchmarks: Q&A with Novata’s Head of Data Science
06.21.23 •
In a traditionally opaque reporting landscape, ESG benchmarks are an essential tool…

Novata Benchmarks in Action: ESG Policy Trends from Private Markets
06.15.23 •
Novata’s recent benchmarks release provides essential insight into the metrics that matter…

Set New Standards for ESG Performance with Novata Benchmarks
06.12.23 •
As a public benefit corporation, Novata is committed to making it simple…

Leveraging Technology to Simplify Carbon Accounting in Private Markets
06.07.23 •
Carbon considerations have become an essential component of ESG reporting amid rising…

Novata’s Approach to Sustainable UI Design
06.01.23 •
As a company that provides an ESG reporting tool, sustainable design practices…

Driving ESG Performance through Effective Portfolio Engagement
05.31.23 •
In a recent Adams Street Partners study, 93% of limited partners (LPs)…

Turning Target 15 into Private Market Action on Biodiversity
05.22.23 •
This article is the third in a three-part series on addressing biodiversity…

Key Takeaways: Analyzing ESG Data to Understand Performance
05.16.23 •
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are quickly becoming a non-negotiable component…

Q&A: Assurance for the Private Markets 
04.27.23 •
To provide assurance on company reporting is to provide an independent conclusion…

Why Context Is Key for Understanding ESG Performance
04.21.23 •
According to a 2021 EY study, 72% of private equity executives said…

One Year of the Novata Platform: Advancing the Metrics that Matter
04.19.23 •
It’s been a busy year since we launched the Novata platform: 60…

The Role of Data in Avoiding Greenwashing Claims
04.13.23 •
In a recent analysis of ESG risk incidents, data science firm RepRisk…

I’ve Collected My ESG Data. Now What?
04.06.23 •
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly informing how investors make…

Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework: Key Takeaways for the Private Sector
03.29.23 •
In 2015, the Paris Agreement set a clear pathway for the global…

Carbon accounting seems really complex. It doesn’t have to be.
03.22.23 •
As the world moves toward decarbonization targets, investors are increasingly paying attention…

Breaking Down the Principal Adverse Impacts Under SFDR
03.16.23 •
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) reporting season is now in full…

Why GPs Should Care About Pay Equity Within Their Portfolio
03.14.23 •
Today–Tuesday, March 14th–is Equal Pay Day, which marks how far into the…

Sustainable from the Start: Recapping Novata’s Journey
03.09.23 •
The process of building a startup inherently requires an effective allocation (and…

Four Considerations for Preparing for SFDR
03.07.23 •
As regulators increase efforts to validate sustainability claims in financial markets, the…

A Note from Novata’s CEO on Series B Funding
02.28.23 •
Today we announced Novata has completed its Series B funding round, raising…

Three Areas to Track to Measure Progress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
02.16.23 •
Despite the rise in corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI),…

Why Biodiversity Loss Demands a Seat at the Table
02.02.23 •
In 2022, the World Economic Forum ranked biodiversity loss as one of…

Increasing ESG data transparency in private markets
01.30.23 •
Private market interest in ESG is on the rise, but concerns around…

Moving Forward on Climate Change: COP27 Reflections with Novata ESG Advisory Council Member, Gonzalo Muñoz
01.27.23 •
More than ever, action on climate change needs to be a top…

Four Tactics for Building the Business Case for ESG
01.24.23 •
Rising demand for ESG data continues to push these environmental, social, and…

Novata’s ESG Trends to Watch for 2023
01.10.23 •
In 2022, many private market participants developed a strategy to meet the…

Novata’s Take: Four Lessons on ESG in 2022
12.28.22 •
From changing regulations to rising backlash, 2022 has been a tumultuous year…

Novata’s Journey Towards Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Q&A with Advisory Council Member John McArthur
12.02.22 •
Since our work began over a year ago, Novata has been focused…

Why Private Markets Should Prioritize ESG
12.02.22 •
In private markets, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have evolved from…

Aligning on ESG Reporting: Insights from the 2022 ILPA Summit
11.16.22 •
ESG has quickly become a critical tool for investors to manage risks…

ESG Trends in Private Markets: Lessons from Fall 2022 Industry Events
10.26.22 •
This past September, Novata joined hundreds of limited partners (LPs), general partners…

4 Considerations for Building an ESG Strategy for Private Equity
10.17.22 •
Driven by rising scrutiny from regulators, investors, and other stakeholders, private equity…

Using ESG to Assess Risks and Value Creation in Private Markets
09.27.22 •
In private markets, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly influential…

How Regulatory Changes Are Driving ESG Disclosures in Private Markets
09.22.22 •
Regulators across the globe have been increasingly mandating ESG disclosures for publicly…

3 Reasons You Should Be Developing Your ESG Strategy Now
09.07.22 •
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become key considerations for private…

Novata Q&A with Advisory Council Member Ben Meng: ESG Regulation in Asian Private Markets
08.23.22 •
While we can agree on overarching concepts common to all regions, ESG…

The World Is on Fire. Here Are Four Metrics to Track Impact On Climate Change
08.17.22 •
Record-breaking heat this summer is sounding the alarm on the urgent need…

Looking Back on Year 1 of Novata: Building the Team, Core Products, and Strategy to Contribute to a More Inclusive Capitalism
07.14.22 •
Since day one – one year ago – the Novata team has…

In Response to the SEC’s Proposed Climate Rule, Novata Supports Standardization of Data to Ensure a Sustainable Future for Business and the Planet
07.12.22 •
This spring, the SEC proposed a new rule that would require publicly…

Racial Diversity on Private Company Boards: A Novata Q&A with Advisory Council Member Linda Hill
06.21.22 •
Key events from 2020 have brought racial inequality to the forefront across…

Water Management and Why It Matters – Part I
06.13.22 •
For this series of articles on water management, Novata spoke with Gonzalo…

Addressing ESG Data Gaps & Transparency: Notes from the Sustainable1 Summit in Paris
05.31.22 •
In May, I represented Novata at the Sustainable1 Conference in Paris. The…

You’re Already Doing ESG: Here’s How to Make It Official
05.03.22 •
Are you new to the term “ESG”, wondering what it is, and…

Empowering Private Companies to Act Following the SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal
04.19.22 •
The SEC recently issued a new proposal to add standardized climate reporting…

4 Ways to Advance DEI in Private Markets
04.01.22 •
In March 2022, Novata’s Chief Impact Officer and Head of ESG Lorraine…

Women’s History Month: How to Support Women During the Transition Back to Office
03.29.22 •
Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it…

Breaking Down the Climate Disclosure Ecosystem
03.15.22 •
In recent years, the mounting urgency of climate change has called for…

The Three Things that will Drive ESG Success in Private Markets
02.22.22 •
2022 has started as a year marked by great uncertainty. Geopolitics is…

Trending Topics in ESG: The Great Resignation
02.22.22 •
Driven in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, twenty million people in…

Trending Topics in ESG: Carbon Neutrality
02.22.22 •
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a vital tool in combating climate change.…

The Novata Commitment
02.22.22 •
Our goal is to help avoid fragmentation of ESG standards and better…
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