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May, 2021

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Introducing Your Single Source of Essential Sustainability Intelligence

In celebration of Earth Day 2021, S&P Global launched a new intelligence hub informing the journey to net-zero and carbon neutrality.

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Latest Research & Insights

Path to Net Zero Riddled with Potential Pitfalls
The challenges to net zero remain. Agreeing on a formal definition of the term, ramping up global financing and infrastructure investments, and ensuring green technology advancements occur. These costs must also be reduced or subsidized to enable a rapid shift away from carbon-emitting fossil fuels.

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Blog series part 1: What is the Impact of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)?
How do my investment choices impact the planet? This is the simple question at the heart of the complex SFDR. There is no escaping the truth: the SFDR is complicated, multifaceted and – at times – slightly enigmatic.

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ESG at the Forefront: The Investment Industry Strives for Net Zero
What needs to happen to turn ambition into reality? To date, progress has been worryingly slow. Research by S&P Global Trucost shows major global companies are on track for >3°C warming, falling 72% short of the required emissions reductions needed at this stage. However, the recent explosion of net-zero commitments from companies, financial institutions, and countries provides welcome optimism

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Top Stories: Governance

Meet the regulator helping shape the next era of US corporate disclosures
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Danske Bank's CEO change 'embarrassing' but timing could have been worse
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ESG funds beat out S&P 500 in 1st year of COVID-19; how 1 fund shot to the top
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Essential ESG Intelligence

Climate Credit Analytics
The link between climate change and credit risk.

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SFDR Data Solutions
Align yourself with SFDR.

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Upcoming and On-demand Webinars

S&P Global's inaugural flagship Sustainable1 Event: Accelerating the Transition to Sustainability
May 25 - 27, 2021 (Americas & Europe)
May 26 - 28, 2021 (APAC)
Virtual Conference
3 day

M&A in Focus: Incorporating ESG Factors into M&A Analysis
Tuesday 18 May 2021
Live Online Event
11:00 – 12:00 EDT

ESG Podcast: How some companies cut corners to achieve renewable energy targets
Listen on demand

Climate Momentum and ESG reporting in the Energy Sector: 2021 Outlook
Webinar Replay

Plotting the Path to Meet Net-Zero Targets: Energizing Efforts for Action
Webinar Replay

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