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The environmental pillar in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) assesses an organisation’s impact on the planet. It includes issues such as climate change, biodiversity, waste management and water management. Strong environmental practices help businesses reduce risks, comply with regulations, and drive long-term sustainability.

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Climate Data Store (CDS)

Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)
The Climate Data Store (CDS) is an open-access platform providing authoritative climate datasets, including historical reanalysis and future projections. It enables finance professionals to assess physical climate risks, track greenhouse gas emissions, and integrate evidence-based environmental data into ESG reporting and investment analysis.
Online tool/database

Leveraging copper for economic transformation: Policy choices for value addition in Zambia

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
This report examines strategies for Zambia to add value to its copper resources. It identifies expanding smelting and refining as immediate opportunities to increase annual exports by USD 3.7 billion by 2030. Success requires addressing binding constraints, primarily unreliable electricity, high finance costs, and trade logistics inefficiencies.
Research
22 April 2026

European state of the climate report series

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
The European State of the Climate is an annual flagship report series providing structured descriptions and analyses of climate conditions in Europe. Published by the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization, it evaluates Earth system variables and key climate events alongside policy actions for biodiversity.
Benchmark/series
28 April 2026

Raw power: China locks-in global dominance of critical minerals and metals with $120bn outbound investment surge

Climate Energy Finance (CEF)
This report details China's structural "Going Global" strategy, tracking over US$120 billion in outbound investment since 2023 to secure critical mineral supply chains. It examines China's refining dominance and provides strategic recommendations for Australian policymakers to build domestic value-adding capacity in the zero-emissions economy.
Research
19 March 2026

NGFS 2026 Nature Package

Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)
The NGFS 2026 Nature Package offers central banks and supervisors practical tools to integrate nature-related risks into financial stability assessments and macroeconomic modelling.
Resource hub

U.S. Fire Weather Historical Trends Data (1973-2025)

Climate Central
A dataset and analysis by Climate Central tracking fire weather trends across the U.S. from 1973 to 2025. It helps users understand the increasing frequency of high heat and low humidity conditions that drive wildfire risk.
Online tool/database
7 May 2025

Interactive data tool on Middle East energy reliance

International Energy Agency (IEA)
Developed by the International Energy Agency, this interactive tool tracks global energy market impacts stemming from Middle East conflicts. It monitors commodity shipping flows, policy responses, and supply disruptions.
Online tool/database
30 March 2026

The green central banking scorecard series

Positive Money
The Green Central Banking Scorecard is a benchmark series that ranks G20 central banks and financial regulators on their progress in integrating environmental considerations into their operations. It assesses institutions across research and advocacy, monetary policy, financial policy, and leading by example categories to encourage a just green transition.
Benchmark/series
1 January 2024

SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard version 2.0

Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
The SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 provides a framework for science-based target setting and implementation. It introduces an implementation hierarchy, transition planning requirements, and a voluntary Ongoing Emissions Responsibility programme. The standard focuses on context-specific targets and best-efforts delivery to reach net-zero by 2050.
Research
9 June 2026

Rust in motion: The political environmental trap of vehicle tax exemptions

National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
This research examines Brazil's vehicle tax exemptions, finding that lower age thresholds increase fleet age, pollution and infant health risks. It identifies a 'political environmental trap', where raising exemption ages leads to significant electoral penalties for incumbents, despite the policies resulting in a net welfare loss.
Research
2 September 2026

Oxford-GlobeScan global corporate affairs survey series

University of Oxford
This benchmark series provides an overview of opinions, trends, and challenges within the corporate affairs function. Produced annually, the research captures insights from senior professionals globally to track the evolution of the corporate affairs agenda, focusing on reputation, sustainability, geoeconomics, and stakeholder engagement.
Benchmark/series
9 July 2026

Global MDB Investments in Petrochemicals Tracker

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
An interactive database and map developed by IEEFA and IAP that tracks over USD 10 billion in petrochemical investments from 16 multilateral development banks, highlighting institutional exposure to fossil-fuel-intensive projects.
Online tool/database
18 August 2026

Transition Plan Taskforce Resources

IFRS Foundation
A suite of guidance materials, including the TPT Disclosure Framework and sector-specific guides, designed to help organisations create and disclose robust climate transition plans in alignment with IFRS S2.
Resource hub
30 September 2023

DERA Preismonitor

Deutsche Rohstoffagentur (DERA)
Published by the German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA), the Preismonitor provides monthly price tracking for over 80 mineral raw materials and 15 recycling materials. It serves as a vital tool for monitoring commodity market trends and assessing supply chain risks.
Online tool/database

The Big Fix Resource Collection

Post Carbon Institute
The Big Fix is a resource hub from Resilience.org and the Post Carbon Institute focused on systemic resilience. It provides curated research and news to help professionals understand and navigate the interconnected ecological and economic challenges of the 21st-century polycrisis.
Resource hub
8 September 2026

Investing in tomorrow: The electrification opportunity

New Zealand households and businesses could save $10.7 billion annually by 2040 through electrification. This report details how replacing fossil fuel appliances and vehicles with electric alternatives, supported by solar and batteries, reduces total energy use by 70% and provides cumulative national savings of $95 billion while substantially cutting emissions.
Research
23 August 2024
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