Smart Innovators: Net Zero Financial Data And Analytics Providers

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Executive Summary

Demand for net zero financial data and analytics has grown in recent years, due to current and upcoming climate disclosure regulations, changing climate policy landscapes and investor demand. Financial market firms are increasingly turning to net zero financial data and analytics to help them identify, monitor and address their climate risk exposure, as well as seize the opportunities created by the changing landscape. This report benchmarks the innovation of 13 net zero financial data and analytics providers across seven categories of capabilities: data acquisition, sectoral data sets, net zero targets, carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates (RECs), climate change opportunities, climate transition risk valuations and net zero portfolio optimization. Technology decision-makers should use this report to understand the innovation happening in this space and inform their product strategy. Buyers can use the report to determine how and where these offerings can bring value to their businesses and reduce their climate-related risks.
Net zero data and analytics are becoming critical business assets for financial markets
Net zero data and analytics enable product innovation and reduce risk in financial markets
Introducing net zero financial data and analytics providers
Net zero financial data and analytics providers deliver through three core models
Innovation stems from AI modelling, NLP, unique data sources and user relevant applications
Providers are extending their offerings by buying, building and partnering for capabilities
The next wave of innovation will cover financed emissions, physical risk and biodiversity
Figure 1. Ecosystem of net zero financial data and analytics providers
Figure 2. Net zero data and analytics for financial markets: capability categories and components
Figure 3. Net zero financial data and analytics providers capabilities assessment
Figure 4. Acquisitions, investments and partnerships

About the Authors

Adam Barnard

Adam Barnard

Principal Analyst

Adam is a Principal Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practise. Prior to joining Verdantix, Adam was a Director at an environmentally focused US investment …

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Ryan Skinner

Ryan Skinner

Research Director

Ryan is a Research Director at Verdantix, where he leads a team of analysts delivering research, data and advisory services that help clients navigate the fast-evolving landsc…

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