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The social pillar in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) assesses a organisation’s impact on people and society. It covers labour practices, diversity and inclusion, human rights and community engagement. Prioritising social responsibility not only benefits society but also mitigates risks, strengthens reputation, and creates long-term value for businesses and investors.

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Women’s health R&I in Europe: Growing investment, persistent gaps, and the case for a coordinated response

Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This research examines women’s health Research and Innovation (R&I) in Europe, identifying a mismatch between disease burden and investment. While political attention is growing, funding remains concentrated in early-stage research. The report advocates for a coordinated European strategy to bridge evidence and translation gaps across the innovation pathway.
Research
12 October 2026

The people premium: Human capital as a driver of value creation in private markets

World Economic Forum
This research examines how private market investors leverage human capital as a strategic driver of value. Analysing firms representing nearly $4 trillion in assets, it details leadership underwriting, platform-scale talent programmes, measurement methodologies, and AI integration. It highlights the necessity of regional adaptation and systematic interventions to realise long-term returns.
Research
22 September 2026

Financing zero waste: A high-level synthesis report

This research outlines a two-tier strategy for financing zero waste, highlighting systemic barriers and the economic value of resource recovery. It details how aligning national policy with local implementation through tiered city archetypes can generate fiscal savings, improve public health, and create inclusive employment opportunities in circular economies.
Research
18 September 2026

Global Internal Displacement Database

Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
The Global Internal Displacement Database provides validated data on people displaced by conflict and disasters worldwide, assisting in the assessment of sovereign risk and social stability.
Online tool/database

When clean air is sacrificed for global commodities: Indonesia forest and peatland fire facts report 2026

Greenpeace
This report examines the 2026 Indonesia forest and peatland fires, highlighting the failure of restoration efforts and the impact of corporate entities. It details health crises affecting 12.5 million people, significant carbon emissions, and transboundary haze while demanding stricter legal accountability for regional governments and global commodity producers.
Research
4 October 2026

Forests & Finance Coalition

Rainforest Action Network
Forests & Finance is a database tracking billions in capital flows to forest-risk commodity companies. It provides transparency on financial links to deforestation and human rights risks.
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Just Transition Real Estate Monitor

The Just Transition Real Estate Monitor evaluates construction clients across ten European countries on climate goals and social responsibility. It provides finance professionals with ESG data on housing affordability, labour conditions, and decarbonisation in the built environment.
Resource hub

Mining and money: Financial faultlines in the energy transition

Forests & Finance
This report highlights how global finance enables destructive transition mineral mining. Between 2016 and 2024, banks provided USD 493 billion in credit despite weak ESG policies. Case studies in Indonesia, Brazil, DRC, and Australia reveal widespread environmental damage and human rights abuses, necessitating urgent regulatory and institutional reform.
Research
2 September 2025

ROSI™ Real Estate: How Affordable Housing Providers Can Create Financial Value While Supporting Resident Stability

NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business
A research-based framework from NYU Stern that quantifies the financial value of sustainability in real estate, specifically showing how affordable housing providers improve financial performance by supporting resident stability.
Online tool/database

Brockovich Data Center Map

The Brockovich Data Center Map is a grassroots initiative tracking the environmental and community impacts of AI data centres across the United States. It provides interactive mapping and community-sourced reporting on energy use, water consumption, and infrastructure strain.
Online tool/database
22 April 2026

PISA 2025 results (Volume I): Future-ready students

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The PISA 2025 results highlight a significant decline in global student performance, particularly in reading and mathematics. This volume examines the proficiency of 15-year-olds across 91 systems, exploring how digitalisation, socio-economic factors, and attitudes towards learning and the environment shape student readiness for an AI-integrated future.
Research
9 October 2026

Advancing women’s economic opportunities in the solar energy sector

ODI Global
This report examines women's underrepresentation in the solar photovoltaics sector, highlighting barriers like gender norms, skills gaps, and workplace culture. It identifies emerging solutions, including holistic training, inclusive recruitment practices, and structural support for care and mobility to enhance women's economic opportunities and participation in the renewable energy transition.
Research
14 September 2026

Expanding social security coverage in the informal economy: China’s experience and lessons

International Labour Organisation (ILO)
This report analyses strategies for extending social security to informal workers, comparing China’s transition to near-universal coverage with evolving systems in Kenya and Lao PDR. It highlights the role of digital transformation, fiscal subsidies, and pilot programmes in overcoming barriers to inclusive, sustainable social protection systems.
Research
15 September 2026

Migrant integration statistics - housing

Eurostat
This report analyses housing indicators for migrants in the EU for 2025, focusing on home ownership, overcrowding, and housing cost overburden. It reveals significant disparities, with nationals maintaining higher ownership rates and lower overcrowding levels compared to non-EU citizens, supported by data from the EU-SILC framework.
Research
29 September 2026

Impact investing messaging playbook

Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
The GIIN Impact Investing Messaging Playbook provides a unified communication framework for members. It outlines core industry stories, guiding principles, and tailored messaging for diverse audiences and sectors, including energy and healthcare. The report highlights the industry's growth to a $1.571 trillion market dedicated to solving systemic global problems.
Research
23 September 2026

FPIC-360° Tool

Equitable Origin
The FPIC-360° Tool, developed by Equitable Origin, is a digital platform designed to facilitate and monitor Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes. It helps developers and investors manage Indigenous rights-based engagement and mitigate social risks in energy and infrastructure projects.
Online tool/database
1 January 2020
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