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Novata’s Approach to Sustainable UI Design
06.01.23 • As a company that provides an ESG reporting tool, sustainable design practices are crucial to…
Driving ESG Performance through Effective Portfolio Engagement
05.31.23 • In a recent Adams Street Partners study, 93% of limited partners (LPs) said that incorporating…
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 loss. Read the…
Key Takeaways: Analyzing ESG Data to Understand Performance
05.16.23 • Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are quickly becoming a non-negotiable component of investment decision-making.…
Q&A: Assurance for the Private Markets
04.27.23 • To provide assurance on company reporting is to provide an independent conclusion or opinion on…
Why Context Is Key for Understanding ESG Performance
04.21.23 • According to a 2021 EY study, 72% of private equity executives said they expected an…
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 private market investors…
The Role of Data in Avoiding Greenwashing Claims
04.13.23 • In a recent analysis of ESG risk incidents, data science firm RepRisk found that one…
I’ve Collected My ESG Data. Now What?
04.06.23 • Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly informing how investors make decisions and assess…
Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework: Key Takeaways for the Private Sector
03.29.23 • This article is the second in a three-part series on addressing biodiversity loss. Read the…
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 to, and making…
Breaking Down the Principal Adverse Impacts Under SFDR
03.16.23 • The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) reporting season is now in full swing. The first…
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 year that women…
Sustainable from the Start: Recapping Novata’s Journey
03.09.23 • Coauthored by: Amanda Bangs, Head of ESG Partnerships and Programs at Novata; Allison Green, ESG…
Four Considerations for Preparing for SFDR
03.07.23 • As regulators increase efforts to validate sustainability claims in financial markets, the EU’s landmark Sustainable…
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 $30 million from…
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), change doesn’t happen…
Why Biodiversity Loss Demands a Seat at the Table
02.02.23 • This article is the first in a three-part series on addressing biodiversity loss. Read the…
Increasing ESG data transparency in private markets
01.30.23 • Private market interest in ESG is on the rise, but concerns around data quality and…
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 priority for the…