Overview
This benchmark series provides annual, standardised assessments of the state of the global climate. Initiated in 2020, it is designed to offer a consistent reference point over time, supporting comparison and trend analysis across environmental conditions, human activities, and climate system responses.
Methodology
The series applies a repeatable methodology that tracks a defined set of planetary and human system indicators using peer-reviewed scientific data. Indicators are updated annually using publicly available datasets, with consistent definitions and time series to ensure comparability across editions.
Purpose and use for finance professionals
The purpose of this benchmark series is to provide an evidence-based foundation for understanding climate-related system dynamics over time. Finance professionals can use it as a contextual input for climate risk assessment, scenario analysis, stewardship, and long-term strategy, without relying on single-year signals or outcomes.
