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Image: 7 Tips for a Successful Sustainability Reporting Season

7 Tips for a Successful Sustainability Reporting Season
10.01.26 •
Help portfolio companies report more effectively while improving data quality and review.
Image: 4 Ways to Manage Sustainability Risks Across Your Supply Chain

4 Ways to Manage Sustainability Risks Across Your Supply Chain
09.30.26 •
Learn how to manage supply chain sustainability risk through materiality, procurement, supplier…
Image: 6 Benefits of a Data Management Solution for
Sustainability Reporting

6 Benefits of a Data Management Solution for
Sustainability Reporting
09.24.26 •
Data management helps investor teams reduce manual reporting work and build a…
Image: UK corporate reporting is changing - but sustainability disclosure isn’t going away

UK corporate reporting is changing – but sustainability disclosure isn’t going away
09.23.26 •
A simpler framework would put greater weight on financially material, decision-useful sustainability…
Image: Supply Chain Sustainability Is Ready to Scale

Supply Chain Sustainability Is Ready to Scale
07.14.26 •
As the sustainability landscape matures, suppliers want practical tools to understand risk,…
Image: Getting Ahead of Supply Chain Disclosure Regulations

Getting Ahead of Supply Chain Disclosure Regulations
06.18.26 •
How evolving supply chain disclosure regulations are impacting organizations and five ways…
Image: Managing Supply Chain Emissions: Practical Steps to Get Started

Managing Supply Chain Emissions: Practical Steps to Get Started
06.01.26 •
Tackling Scope 3.1 emissions? Here’s a quick overview of how to break…
Image: Overcoming Challenges with Traditional Risk Monitoring in Private Markets

Overcoming Challenges with Traditional Risk Monitoring in Private Markets
05.22.26 •
Learn the key challenges firms face and how connected risk visibility supports…
Image: Sustainability Metrics to Track Across Your Supply Chain

Sustainability Metrics to Track Across Your Supply Chain
05.15.26 •
Tracking decision-useful metrics is key to gaining visibility into sustainability practices across…
Image: 8 Considerations for Choosing a Carbon Accounting Platform

8 Considerations for Choosing a Carbon Accounting Platform
05.13.26 •
Measuring your carbon footprint is a vital part of doing business. Here's…
Image: Regulatory Trends Shaping the Future of Sustainability Reporting in Europe

Regulatory Trends Shaping the Future of Sustainability Reporting in Europe
05.05.26 •
Read how key ESG regulations are moving toward simplification and how to…
Image: Frameworks to Track AI Risks Across the Portfolio

Frameworks to Track AI Risks Across the Portfolio
06.25.26 •
As AI use grows, here's what investors need to know to hedge…
Image: 7 Ways to Turn Sustainability Data into a Value Creation Lever

7 Ways to Turn Sustainability Data into a Value Creation Lever
04.29.26 •
Here's how to turn sustainability data into a value creation lever that…
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Cybersecurity as a Driver of Value Creation
03.27.26 •
As businesses become increasingly digital, cybersecurity is becoming a core driver of…
Image: 6 Reporting Considerations for Scope 3 Emissions

6 Reporting Considerations for Scope 3 Emissions
03.16.26 •
Struggling with Scope 3 calculations? Here are six practical insights on building…
Image: Regulatory Overview: California’s SB 164 (formerly SB 54) for Venture Capital

Regulatory Overview: California’s SB 164 (formerly SB 54) for Venture Capital
02.06.26 •
Ahead of the April 1, 2026 deadline, here's what VC firms need…
Image: UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS): What to Know and How to Prepare

UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS): What to Know and How to Prepare
07.21.26 •
What sustainability leaders need to know about the UK SRS and how…
Sustainability Value Creation Series

Monetizing What Matters: Integrating Sustainability Performance Into Financial Reporting and Capital Allocation
01.16.26 •
Embedding sustainability performance in financial results signals operational discipline, business resilience, and…
Image: Why AI Governance Should Be a Top Priority for Investors

Why AI Governance Should Be a Top Priority for Investors
01.13.26 •
A practical guide for investors on responsible AI governance, emerging regulations, and…
Sustainability Value Creation Series

Monetizing What Matters: Carbon Measurement
12.16.25 •
Most conversations linking value creation to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions focus downstream…
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Monetizing What Matters: Human Capital Management
12.02.25 •
Employees are a core driver of value—and risk—for any business. Every company…
Image: AI in Sustainability Reporting: Opportunities, Challenges, and Considerations for Investors

AI in Sustainability Reporting: Opportunities, Challenges, and Considerations for Investors
11.26.25 •
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability represents one of the…
Novata Sustainability Value Creation Series

Monetizing What Matters: Sustainability Value Creation with Novata
11.24.25 •
Sustainability has spent the last decade sitting uncomfortably at the edge of…
Image: EDCI’s 2026 Guidance: What’s New for Investors

EDCI’s 2026 Guidance: What’s New for Investors
11.05.25 •
Ahead of the 2026 reporting season, the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI)…
Novata Climate Risk Series

From Analysis to Disclosure: Why Going Public on Climate Risk Matters
10.14.25 •
Public reporting is a crucial part of building accountability in managing climate…
Image: 4 Best Practices to Simplify Sustainability Reporting for Investors 

4 Best Practices to Simplify Sustainability Reporting for Investors 
09.29.25 •
The sustainability reporting season is one of the busiest times of the…
Image: Financed Emissions: Navigating the Basics for Investors

Financed Emissions: Navigating the Basics for Investors
09.26.25 •
In carbon data management, financed emissions stand out as the most important…
Image: Choosing the Right Materiality Assessment

Choosing the Right Materiality Assessment
09.25.25 •
Materiality has become a cornerstone of modern sustainability and ESG reporting. With…
Climate Risk Series

Scenario Analysis: Practical Steps for Measuring Risk
09.24.25 •
When it comes to managing climate risks, scenario analysis is a powerful…
Image: Trending Topics in ESG: Carbon Neutrality

Trending Topics in ESG: Carbon Neutrality
09.18.25 •
2024 was the warmest year on record, a stark reminder of the…
Image: Introducing Scenario Analysis: Demystifying Requirements

Introducing Scenario Analysis: Demystifying Requirements
09.15.25 •
Conducting a climate materiality assessment is a valuable step for organizations to…
Image: Regulatory Update: the Latest on California's Climate Disclosure Laws

Regulatory Update: the Latest on California’s Climate Disclosure Laws
09.12.25 •
Author’s Note: On November 18, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted…
Image: Climate Materiality Assessment: How to Shortlist Climate Risks

Climate Materiality Assessment: How to Shortlist Climate Risks
08.27.25 •
For many organizations, reporting under climate disclosure mandates will be the first…
Climate Risk Series

Regulatory Readiness: What to Know Before You Prepare Your Climate Disclosures
08.21.25 •
The dynamic world of sustainability regulation is moving fast, and its constantly…
Image: New to Carbon Reporting? Here’s Where to Start (And How to Do It Right)

New to Carbon Reporting? Here’s Where to Start (And How to Do It Right)
08.15.25 •
Since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, there has been a…
Climate Risk Series

Climate Risk as Financial Risk: How Are Private Markets Responding?
08.14.25 •
Climate risk is not a future problem we can push down the…
Image: Sustainability in Focus: Essential Reporting Deadlines

Sustainability in Focus: Essential Reporting Deadlines
08.01.25 •
This year, the global push toward corporate transparency and accountability continued, though…
Image: What the ESRS "Quick Fix" Means for Reporting

What the ESRS “Quick Fix” Means for Reporting
07.28.25 •
This article was prepared on July 23 to the best of Novata’s…
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Carbon Accounting Seems Really Complex. It Doesn’t Have to Be.
07.24.25 •
As the world moves toward decarbonization targets, investors are increasingly paying attention…
Image: Sustainable Investing in APAC: What VCs Need to Know

Sustainable Investing in APAC: What VCs Need to Know
07.15.25 •
Venture capital (VC) firms are optimistic about APAC’s potential investment growth, bolstered…
Image: Transitioning from SBTi V1.2 to V2: What Companies Need to Know

Transitioning from SBTi V1.2 to V2: What Companies Need to Know
06.02.25 •
This past March, the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) released an initial…
Image: Sustainability Regulations: What US Companies Should Know

Sustainability Regulations: What US Companies Should Know
05.27.25 •
2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for sustainability regulations.…
Image: Report Smarter, Not Harder: Transforming Sustainability Reporting With Technology

Report Smarter, Not Harder: Transforming Sustainability Reporting With Technology
05.23.25 •
As the private markets increase focus on delivering value through sustainability, technology…
Image: 5 Ways to Transform Your Carbon Journey with Technology

5 Ways to Transform Your Carbon Journey with Technology
05.22.25 •
With increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and consumers, companies must accurately track…
Image: From CSRD Delay to Direction: Key Takeaways From Novata’s Forum on The Omnibus Proposal

From CSRD Delay to Direction: Key Takeaways From Novata’s Forum on The Omnibus Proposal
05.14.25 •
In light of the EU’s Omnibus I proposal and the recent approval…
Image: Boosting Business Resilience Through Sustainability Initiatives

Boosting Business Resilience Through Sustainability Initiatives
05.13.25 •
Resilience is all about anticipating disruption and building the capacity to adapt…
Image: Can Sustainability Truly Deliver ROI? Top Lessons From Novata's NYC Resilience Roundtable

Can Sustainability Truly Deliver ROI? Top Lessons From Novata’s NYC Resilience Roundtable
05.08.25 •
Novata recently hosted an exclusive Resilience Roundtable session at its New York…
Image: Three Ways Novata Offers a Smarter Take on ESG Due Diligence 

Three Ways Novata Offers a Smarter Take on ESG Due Diligence 
04.30.25 •
As expectations around sustainability continue to evolve, investors are under growing pressure…
Image: How APAC is Leading The Global Shift to a Sustainable Economy

How APAC is Leading The Global Shift to a Sustainable Economy
04.21.25 •
There is an urgent need for Asia Pacific (APAC) countries to advance…
Image: Four Ways To Reframe Your Sustainability Initiatives in Times of Disruption

Four Ways To Reframe Your Sustainability Initiatives in Times of Disruption
04.07.25 •
Corporate sustainability is at a critical juncture, with unprecedented political turbulence and…
Image: What Is the VSME? The EU's Voluntary Reporting Standard Explained

What Is the VSME? The EU’s Voluntary Reporting Standard Explained
03.20.25 •
The Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME) was introduced by…
Image: Investor Insights on Sustainability

Investor Insights on Sustainability
03.14.25 •
Although the pendulum on sustainability continues to swing, investors are maintaining an…
Image: Six Sustainability Lessons From Novata’s Resilience Roundtable

Six Sustainability Lessons From Novata’s Resilience Roundtable
03.14.25 •
Novata recently hosted a series of Resilience Roundtables in London, an engaging…
Image: Navigating Carbon Reporting in APAC

Navigating Carbon Reporting in APAC
03.12.25 •
With evolving regulations and climate pressures pushing decarbonization initiatives as a global…
Image: Decarbonization Frameworks: Breaking Down NZIF and PMDR

Decarbonization Frameworks: Breaking Down NZIF and PMDR
03.11.25 •
Decarbonization isn’t just about transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy; it’s…
Image: EU Omnibus: Key Implications for Sustainability Reporting

EU Omnibus: Key Implications for Sustainability Reporting
02.28.25 •
On February 26, the European Commission released the details of the long-awaited…
Image: Interoperability of Climate-Related Disclosures: A Practical Guide for Private Markets

Interoperability of Climate-Related Disclosures: A Practical Guide for Private Markets
02.19.25 •
The recent rise of climate-related disclosure frameworks has provided businesses with invaluable…
Image: Unlocking Value Through Double Materiality

Unlocking Value Through Double Materiality
02.12.25 •
As companies navigate an increasingly complex landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG)…
Image: Determining the Relevant ESRS Data Points for Your Company

Determining the Relevant ESRS Data Points for Your Company
02.10.25 •
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) set out specific data points that…
Image: Preparing for the EU Omnibus Update: What Companies Should Know

Preparing for the EU Omnibus Update: What Companies Should Know
02.03.25 •
This content was published prior the release of the EU Omnibus proposal.…
Image: Executive Orders and Evolving Environmental Implications: What Companies Should Know

Executive Orders and Evolving Environmental Implications: What Companies Should Know
01.24.25 •
Recent executive actions during week one of the Trump presidency set the…
Image: Sustainability Trends for Private Markets to Watch in 2025

Sustainability Trends for Private Markets to Watch in 2025
01.14.25 •
Private market focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations has continued…
Image: Four Essential Tips To Optimize ESG Reporting Processes

Four Essential Tips To Optimize ESG Reporting Processes
01.08.25 •
With the 2025 reporting season underway, ESG data collection and regulatory compliance…
Image: Mark Your Calendars: Key Sustainability Reporting Deadlines for 2025

Mark Your Calendars: Key Sustainability Reporting Deadlines for 2025
12.18.24 •
This year, the world continued to pivot toward greater corporate transparency and…
Image: Overcoming ESG Reporting Challenges in Private Markets

Overcoming ESG Reporting Challenges in Private Markets
12.09.24 •
Despite advancements in ESG reporting, complex data challenges persist. To truly make…
Image: The Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards: What Companies Need to Know

The Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards: What Companies Need to Know
11.25.24 •
On September 9th, Australia’s House of Representatives voted to pass the Treasury…
Image: Takeaways from EDCI’s Updated Guidance for 2025

Takeaways from EDCI’s Updated Guidance for 2025
11.14.24 •
On October 31st, 2024, the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) released updated…
Image: ESG Due Diligence: Streamlining Scoring with Novata

ESG Due Diligence: Streamlining Scoring with Novata
10.30.24 •
For many private market firms, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data is…
Image: Can COP16 Turn the Tide on Ocean Management?

Can COP16 Turn the Tide on Ocean Management?
10.29.24 •
The world’s oceans are at a critical juncture. Ground breaking research shows…
Image: ESG Regulatory Update: What’s New and What’s Ahead

ESG Regulatory Update: What’s New and What’s Ahead
10.23.24 •
In 2024, environmental, social, and governance matters have continued to amass headlines…
Image: Building Responsible AI Practices in the Venture Capital Industry

Building Responsible AI Practices in the Venture Capital Industry
10.21.24 •
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape industries, investors must ensure that…
Image: ISSB vs. TCFD: What Sets Them Apart

ISSB vs. TCFD: What Sets Them Apart
10.02.24 •
With the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) winding down, organizations…
Image: Need to Comply with ESG Regulations? Here are Four Important Things to Know

Need to Comply with ESG Regulations? Here are Four Important Things to Know
09.25.24 •
This year has been a pivotal year for ESG regulations. Companies are…
Image: ESRS G1: Business Conduct at a Glance

ESRS G1: Business Conduct at a Glance
08.27.24 •
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) was passed with the aim of…
Novata Regulations Simplified

Overview: The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) 
08.21.24 •
One of the world’s most anticipated regulations, the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability…
Image: What Do the Novata Benchmarks Tell Private Market Investors and Companies?

What Do the Novata Benchmarks Tell Private Market Investors and Companies?
08.20.24 •
To truly understand a company’s performance, investors, executives, and stakeholders must look…
Image: How Normalized Benchmarks Drive Investor Confidence

How Normalized Benchmarks Drive Investor Confidence
08.12.24 •
Benchmarks are a critical tool for investors to understand sustainability performance across…
Image: ESRS S1: Own Workforce at a Glance [Infographic]

ESRS S1: Own Workforce at a Glance [Infographic]
07.31.24 •
With the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), organizations now…
Image: Carbon Accounting Challenges and Opportunities in Private Markets

Carbon Accounting Challenges and Opportunities in Private Markets
07.30.24 •
With urgent climate change action at the forefront of global sustainability efforts,…
Image: The Impact of ISSB Standards Across APAC

The Impact of ISSB Standards Across APAC
07.16.24 •
In early 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its two-part…
Image: How to Prepare for the CSRD: A Comprehensive Checklist

How to Prepare for the CSRD: A Comprehensive Checklist
08.13.26 •
Key steps to help companies prepare to comply with the CSRD.
Image: Aligning with SBTi: Applications for GPs and Private Companies

Aligning with SBTi: Applications for GPs and Private Companies
07.01.24 •
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is considered the gold standard for…
ESG_VC and Novata

Shaping the Future of Startups: Q&A with Henry Philipson on the ESG_VC Framework
06.27.24 •
Novata sat down with Henry Philipson, President of ESG_VC, to delve into…
Image: ESRS E1: Climate Change at a Glance [Infographic]

ESRS E1: Climate Change at a Glance [Infographic]
06.20.24 •
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive expands the scope of the Non-Financial Reporting…
Image: Getting Started with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

Getting Started with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
06.11.24 •
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has quickly become a trending topic…
Image: A Starter’s Guide to Building a Carbon Inventory 

A Starter’s Guide to Building a Carbon Inventory 
06.06.24 •
Measuring carbon emissions for the first time can be intimidating. There is…
Novata CSRD Simplified

ESRS Data Points: What Are They and How Do They Relate to the CSRD?
06.04.24 •
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is the first piece of legislation…
Image: Five Best Practices to Ensure ESG Compliance

Five Best Practices to Ensure ESG Compliance
06.03.24 •
What started as a largely voluntary box-ticking exercise has shifted into a…
Novata: Regulations Simplified

Regulatory Update: UK SDR Anti-Greenwashing Rule
05.31.24 •
On November 28th, 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the final…
Novata CSRD Simplified

Understanding the Global Impact of the CSRD
05.28.24 •
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a legislative framework adopted by…
Novata Key Takeaways: 5 Ways GPs Can Align with LP Expectations on ESG Strategy

Key Takeaways: 5 Ways GPs Can Align with LP Expectations on ESG Strategy
05.24.24 •
Demand for ESG adoption in private equity has gained significant traction, in…
Image: CSRD Reporting: Understanding Double Materiality

CSRD Reporting: Understanding Double Materiality
05.23.24 •
Double materiality is the process of determining the significant impacts a company…
Image: CSRD Unpacked: Enforcement, Compliance, and Penalties

CSRD Unpacked: Enforcement, Compliance, and Penalties
05.10.24 •
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has paved the way for a…
Novata Regulations Simplified

Regulatory Overview: Sustainability-Related APAC Regulations
05.07.24 •
Over the past few years, we have seen rapid development toward a…
Novata Q&A with Hellman & Friedman's Zomo Fisher on Bridging the GP-LP Gap

Listen: Bridging the GP-LP Gap with H&F’s Zomo Fisher
05.02.24 •
With GPs receiving increasing LP requests for ESG data, how can they…
Image: Five Regulations Shaping ESG Reporting for US Investors

Five Regulations Shaping ESG Reporting for US Investors
04.18.24 •
There is a rising focus on ESG regulations in the US market,…
Snapshot of dashboard from Novata platform against a landscape background.

Three Ways GPs Can Leverage ESG Data From Portfolio Companies
04.10.24 •
On a firm’s sustainability journey, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data is…
Image: Navigating Greenwashing Perspectives and Mitigation Strategies

Navigating Greenwashing Perspectives and Mitigation Strategies
04.05.24 •
Navigating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations can be challenging for investors.…
Image: The Five Types of Greenwashing

The Five Types of Greenwashing
03.20.24 •
As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) obligations and demand for transparency have…
Image: Carbon Data Assurance: What Investors Need to Know

Carbon Data Assurance: What Investors Need to Know
03.12.24 •
Most companies measure and report carbon emissions voluntarily because of pressure from…
Image: Seven Factors to Consider When Choosing an ESG Data Software

Seven Factors to Consider When Choosing an ESG Data Software
03.07.24 •
The surge in increasingly complex, prescriptive, and sometimes conflicting ESG-related regulations has…
Novata CSRD Simplified

Reporting Readiness: How the CSRD Aligns with Existing ESG Disclosures
02.29.24 •
In preparing for the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), companies…
Image: What US Investors Should Know About ESG Regulations

What US Investors Should Know About ESG Regulations
02.28.24 •
The European regulatory landscape has been a key driver of ESG adoption…
Image: Embracing the Future: Insights from Novata's Inaugural Climate Network Event

Embracing the Future: Insights from Novata’s Inaugural Climate Network Event
02.27.24 •
Novata hosted its inaugural Climate Network event in London on February 20th,…
Novata CSRD Simplified

Three Considerations for Preparing for CSRD Compliance
02.26.24 •
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is one of the most in-depth…
Image: 5 Trending ESG Topics Shaping the Private Markets

5 Trending ESG Topics Shaping the Private Markets
02.08.24 •
The ESG landscape is ever shifting, and 2024 is proving to be…
Novata SFDR Simplified

The Essential Checklist for Successful Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) Reporting 
01.31.24 •
The principal adverse impact (PAI) statement is a critical disclosure for firms…
Novata Q&A with Mark Fischel, Carbon Product Lead at Novata. Simplifying the Carbon Journey

Simplifying the Carbon Journey: Q&A on Novata’s New Carbon Navigator
01.18.24 •
Measuring greenhouse gas emissions (“GHG” or “carbon” emissions) is rapidly progressing from…
Image: The Business Case for Measuring Carbon Emissions

The Business Case for Measuring Carbon Emissions
01.11.24 •
Getting to grips with carbon is becoming increasingly business-critical for companies across…
Image: Navigating ESG Regulations: UK’s SDR vs EU’s SFDR

Navigating ESG Regulations: UK’s SDR vs EU’s SFDR
12.21.23 •
Over the past few years, there has been an increase in stakeholders…
Image: What Are Scopes 1, 2, and 3 Carbon Emissions?

What Are Scopes 1, 2, and 3 Carbon Emissions?
12.20.23 •
In the world of greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and accounting, the terms…
Image: Connecting the Dots of European ESG Regulations

Connecting the Dots of European ESG Regulations
12.15.23 •
The European ESG regulatory landscape has been pivotal in setting up disclosure…
Image: The Private Markets’ Role in Advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals 

The Private Markets’ Role in Advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals 
12.12.23 •
2023 marked the midpoint for achieving the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals…
Novata Webinar Key Takeaways: Best Practices for Accelerating Your ESG Strategy

Key Takeaways: Accelerating an ESG Strategy in Private Equity
12.08.23 •
Leading private equity firms are recognizing how ESG considerations are a powerful…
Image: Walking a Tightrope: Striking a Balance Between Proprietary Metrics and ESG Standards

Walking a Tightrope: Striking a Balance Between Proprietary Metrics and ESG Standards
11.16.23 •
In today’s corporate world, companies are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their…
Image: Developing a Responsible Generative AI Policy

Developing a Responsible Generative AI Policy
11.14.23 •
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the proliferation of generative AI…
Image: Closing the Gap on Gender Diversity in Private Markets

Closing the Gap on Gender Diversity in Private Markets
11.08.23 •
Research shows that prioritizing gender equity can improve profitability, improve employee retention,…
Image: Understanding SFDR Mandatory and Additional PAI Indicators

Understanding SFDR Mandatory and Additional PAI Indicators
11.07.23 •
A cornerstone of Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) reporting is the principal…
Image: The ESG Data Convergence Initiative Introduces Three New Metrics

The ESG Data Convergence Initiative Introduces Three New Metrics
10.31.23 •
The ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) recently announced three new additions to…
Image: Looking Ahead: An SFDR Forecast for 2024 and Beyond

Looking Ahead: An SFDR Forecast for 2024 and Beyond
10.27.23 •
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation’s (SFDR) second disclosure period is on the…
Image: How Private Markets Can Lead the Charge on DEI

How Private Markets Can Lead the Charge on DEI
10.16.23 •
At the end of September, Novata hosted the Women & Diversity in…
Novata SFDR Simplified

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…
Image: Key Differences Between ESG and Impact Investing

Key Differences Between ESG and Impact Investing
08.16.23 •
Private markets have the capacity to improve societal outcomes, advance social equity,…
Invest Europe and Novata logos on landscape image

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…
Image: What Is ESG Benchmarking?

What Is ESG Benchmarking?
07.31.23 •
In private markets, the ability to analyze ESG data is critical for…
Image: Reflections from a B Keeper: Novata’s B Corp Certification Journey

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…
Image: Two Years of Novata: A Note from Our CEO

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…
Image: What ISSB's New Sustainability Standards Mean for Private Markets

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…
Image: Behind Novata’s ESG Benchmarks: Q&A with Novata’s Head of Data Science

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…
Image: Novata Benchmarks in Action: ESG Policy Trends from Private Markets

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…
Image: Set New Standards for ESG Performance with Novata Benchmarks

Set New Standards for ESG Performance with Novata Benchmarks
06.12.23 •
As a public benefit corporation, Novata is committed to making it simple…
Image: Leveraging Technology to Simplify Carbon Accounting in Private Markets

Leveraging Technology to Simplify Carbon Accounting in Private Markets
06.07.23 •
Carbon considerations have become an essential component of ESG reporting amid rising…
Image: Driving ESG Performance through Effective Portfolio Engagement

Driving ESG Performance through Effective Portfolio Engagement
05.31.23 •
In a recent Adams Street Partners study, 93% of limited partners (LPs)…
Image: Turning Target 15 into Private Market Action on Biodiversity

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…
Image: Key Takeaways: Analyzing ESG Data to Understand Performance

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

How to Create Value with ESG Data
05.01.23 •
As general partners (GPs) wrap up the ESG data collection process with…
Image: Q&A: Assurance for the Private Markets 

Q&A: Assurance for the Private Markets 
04.27.23 •
To provide assurance on company reporting is to provide an independent conclusion…
Image: Why Context Is Key for Understanding ESG Performance

Why Context Is Key for Understanding ESG Performance
04.21.23 •
According to a 2021 EY study, 72% of private equity executives said…
Image: One Year of the Novata Platform: Advancing the Metrics that Matter

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…
Image: The Role of Data in Avoiding Greenwashing Claims

The Role of Data in Avoiding Greenwashing Claims
04.13.23 •
In a recent analysis of ESG risk incidents, data science firm RepRisk…
Image: I’ve Collected My ESG Data. Now What?

I’ve Collected My ESG Data. Now What?
04.06.23 •
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly informing how investors make…
Image: Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework: Key Takeaways for the Private Sector

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…
Image: Breaking Down the Principal Adverse Impacts Under SFDR

Breaking Down the Principal Adverse Impacts Under SFDR
03.16.23 •
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) reporting season is now in full…
Image: Why GPs Should Care About Pay Equity Within Their Portfolio

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…
Image: Sustainable from the Start: Recapping Novata's Journey

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

Four Considerations for Preparing for SFDR
03.07.23 •
As regulators increase efforts to validate sustainability claims in financial markets, the…
Image: A Note from Novata’s CEO on Series B Funding

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…
Image: Three Areas to Track to Measure Progress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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),…
Image: Why Biodiversity Loss Demands a Seat at the Table

Why Biodiversity Loss Demands a Seat at the Table
02.02.23 •
In 2022, the World Economic Forum ranked biodiversity loss as one of…
Image: Increasing ESG data transparency in private markets

Increasing ESG data transparency in private markets
01.30.23 •
Private market interest in ESG is on the rise, but concerns around…
Image: Moving Forward on Climate Change: COP27 Reflections with Novata ESG Advisory Council Member, Gonzalo Muñoz

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…
Image: Novata's ESG Trends to Watch for 2023

Novata’s ESG Trends to Watch for 2023
01.10.23 •
In 2022, many private market participants developed a strategy to meet the…
Image: Novata’s Journey Towards Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Q&A with Advisory Council Member John McArthur

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…
Image: Identifying the ESG Metrics that Matter for Your Private Equity Firm

Identifying the ESG Metrics that Matter for Your Private Equity Firm
11.15.22 •
It’s often said that what gets measured gets improved, and the sentiment…
Image: Crafting an ESG Policy for Your Private Equity Firm? Here’s Where to Begin

Crafting an ESG Policy for Your Private Equity Firm? Here’s Where to Begin
11.01.22 •
Novata recently hosted a webinar on the topic “How to Build an…
Image: 4 Considerations for Building an ESG Strategy for Private Equity

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…
Image: Using ESG to Assess Risks and Value Creation in Private Markets

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…
Image: How Regulatory Changes Are Driving ESG Disclosures in Private Markets

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…
Image: 3 Reasons You Should Be Developing Your ESG Strategy Now

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…
Image: Novata Q&A with Advisory Council Member Ben Meng: ESG Regulation in Asian Private Markets

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…
Image: The World Is on Fire. Here Are Four Metrics to Track Impact On Climate Change

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…
Image: Looking Back on Year 1 of Novata: Building the Team, Core Products, and Strategy to Contribute to a More Inclusive Capitalism

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…
Image: Racial Diversity on Private Company Boards: A Novata Q&A with Advisory Council Member Linda Hill

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…

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…

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…
Image: Breaking Down the Climate Disclosure Ecosystem

Breaking Down the Climate Disclosure Ecosystem
03.15.22 •
In recent years, the mounting urgency of climate change has called for…
Image: The Three Things that will Drive ESG Success in Private Markets

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…
Image: Trending Topics in ESG: The Great Resignation

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

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