This urgency for collective and transformative action places ESG data as an integral component of the global climate solution. The more we can develop data to be consistent, comparable, and science-based, the more we can accurately inform and enhance the allocation of capital needed to accelerate the transition to a 1.5°, resilient and nature-positive economy, while continually pushing the boundaries to enhance ambition and accountability for private sector actors.

In this session, CDP, FoSDA and S&P Global will host a dialogue on how ESG data represents the much-needed bedrock for the UN climate agenda, driving ambition of business actions, ensuring credibility of commitments and paving the way towards accountability. The participants will discuss progress to date in the ESG data ecosystem and shed light on challenges related to data gaps, holes, and access. Together, we will explore:

• The pivotal role of ESG data
• Progress made and current challenges the ESG data ecosystem faces
• The relationship between data and accountability to drive action.

Moderator

• Sherry Madera, Chair, Future of Sustainable Data Alliance (FoSDA); Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs, Mastercard

Speakers

• Nicolette Bartlett, Chief Impact Officer, CDP
• Sonia Kim, Global Head of Product Development, S&P Global
• Simon Zadek, Executive Director of NatureFinance
• Ana Toni, National Secretary of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil
• Ben Caldecott, Director, Sustainable Finance Theme, The Alan Turing Institute & Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRASFI)