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Data for Good
data.org is a global initiative advancing data science and artificial intelligence for social impact. It convenes governments, foundations and practitioners, funds innovation challenges, publishes applied research, and builds capacity to use data responsibly across climate, health, equity and development, supporting evidence-based decision-making worldwide through partnerships, training programmes and open collaboration.
The 13th national risk assessment: Climate, The 6th “C” of Credit
The report analyses US climate-driven mortgage risk, showing floods as the dominant driver of post-disaster foreclosures. Rising insurance costs, coverage gaps and falling property values create hidden credit losses. It argues climate risk should be treated as a sixth core credit assessment factor.
IQAir
IQAir is a commercial air quality technology company providing real-time air pollution data, analytics and monitoring solutions. It operates a global air quality platform, publishes World Air Quality Reports, and supplies air monitoring hardware. IQAir data supports public health, environmental research, urban planning and policy decision-making worldwide across multiple regions.
Heterogeneity in corporate sustainability initiatives and stock returns
The study shows only transformative sustainability initiatives predict higher future profitability and generate positive abnormal stock returns. Advocacy, preparation and standard ESG ratings do not. Markets initially mispriced transformative actions, but learning gradually eliminated the alpha by 2022.
A risk professional’s guide to physical risk assessments: A GARP benchmarking study of 13 vendors
GARP benchmarks 13 vendors’ asset-level climate physical risk models, finding wide dispersion in hazard and damage estimates due to differing data, assumptions and methods. The report stresses due diligence, transparency and improved asset data when selecting vendors.
Historical redlining and cumulative environmental impacts across the United States
This study analyses 202 US cities, linking historic redlining to higher present-day cumulative environmental burdens. Using EJScreen data and modelling, it finds redlined neighbourhoods face significantly greater combined pollution exposures, particularly from traffic, hazardous waste and wastewater sites, with strongest disparities in western regions.
Green industrial policy’s unfinished business: A publicly managed fossil fuel wind-down
The report argues that green industrial policy must actively manage a fossil fuel wind-down. It contends that renewables expansion alone is insufficient, calling for public planning, regulation, and ownership to ensure equitable decarbonisation and prevent fossil fuel liabilities shifting to the public.
Changing markets foundation
Changing Markets Foundation accelerates sustainability market shifts by exposing irresponsible corporate practices and promoting environmentally and socially beneficial solutions. Working with NGOs and research partners, it drives campaigns on climate, plastics, food systems and fashion to influence markets and public policy. It is an independent environmental advocacy nonprofit.
First Street
First Street Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) research and technology group that quantifies and communicates climate-related physical risk, including flooding, wildfire, wind, and heat, at the property level. It produces peer-reviewed climate risk models and tools to help individuals, governments and financial institutions understand and act on climate risk data.
Roosevelt Institute
Roosevelt Institute is a progressive public policy think tank advancing research and ideas on economic justice, democracy, labour, race and climate policy. It produces independent reports, blogs and events to inform policymakers, press and the public. It also runs a student network developing future leaders in policy and civic engagement.
Global facility for disaster reduction and recovery
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) is a World Bank–hosted global partnership supporting disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. It provides funding, data, analytics and policy guidance to help governments manage natural hazards, reduce vulnerability, and build resilient development pathways worldwide.
Next to fall: The climate-driven insurance crisis is here and getting worse
The report analyses U.S. homeowners’ insurance non-renewals, showing strong links between climate risks, rising premiums, and declining coverage. It finds coastal and wildfire-exposed regions face pronounced instability, with risks spreading inland. The Committee warns that worsening insurability could erode property values and trigger broader financial impacts.
A policy advocacy and collective action toolkit for business: Strategies and resources for impact businesses B corps B locals and B networks
This toolkit outlines how B Corps and impact businesses can engage in responsible policy advocacy and collective action. It provides guidance, standards, case studies and practical resources to support stakeholder-focused, climate-just and equitable economic systems through transparent lobbying and collaboration.
Kaya Partners
Kaya Partners provides political and geopolitical analysis, strategic advice and data-driven insights to help organisations understand how global politics and policy shape decarbonisation, energy transition, climate policy and risk. It supports businesses, investors and governments navigating political uncertainty and strategic decision-making.
United States Senate Budget Committee
United States Senate Budget Committee develops and enforces the US federal budget framework through drafting Congress’s annual budget resolution, monitoring spending, revenue and debt limits, and holding hearings on budget matters. It guides congressional fiscal policy and oversees adherence to budget rules, with membership of US Senators.
Center for Global Development (CGD)
Center for Global Development is an independent, non-profit policy think tank focused on reducing global poverty and improving development outcomes. It produces evidence-based research, policy analysis and practical tools on global development, climate, health, migration and economic growth to inform governments, institutions and decision-makers worldwide.