Sustainability Matters | Solving the ESG Data Puzzle

Welcome to S&P Global's Sustainability Matters, your practical guide to the latest updates, expert insights and cutting-edge solutions on sustainability matters for investment professionals.

As any investor knows, the single most important input into a strategy is the information. To allocate capital effectively, markets crave data that are relevant, standardized, timely, and assured. But if today’s accounting standards took decades to evolve, what of the relatively nascent world of sustainability? Is ESG mature enough to equip investors reliably? Or are traditional approaches perhaps the ones that need updating?

Join us for a lively conversation with Anne Simpson, Global Head of Sustainability for Franklin Templeton, as we explore the evolution of ESG data, the need for a common language and, even, existential risks to the American hamburger.