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Media & Press November 15, 2024

Different Means to Shared Ends

Asset managers should adopt an agile approach to UK and EU sustainable fund rules, says Tom Willman, Regulatory Lead at Clarity AI.

Press Release November 14, 2024

Clarity AI Joins Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), Strengthening Its Role in Shaping Sustainable Investment Through Data and Expertise

As a member, Clarity AI will engage in IIGCC’s working groups, learning and contributing its expertise to develop future investor guidance on key climate issues London, November 14, 2024 – Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech co...

Media & Press November 12, 2024

AI: A Driver for More Sustainable Decisions

In sustainable investing, AI holds the key for more informed and responsible choices that truly align with today’s market expectations and trends, writes Ángel Agudo, Chief Product Officer at Clarity AI. This shift must go beyond a compliance exer...

Media & Press November 2, 2024

What Biodiversity Developments Happened at COP16?

COP16, or “Biodiversity COP” 2024, is coming to a close after a 12 days packed with nature information. It marked the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the first since the […]

Media & Press November 1, 2024

Gaps remain despite progress on PAI reporting, as regulators told to step up scrutiny

Gaps remain in financial institutions’ reporting of the ‘principal adverse impacts’ (PAIs) of investments, and despite gradual improvements in some areas EU regulators were told to “increasingly challenge” investors on their reporting.

Media & Press October 31, 2024

ESMA Sets 2024 Corporate Reporting Priorities, Emphasizes Double Materiality and Sustainability Compliance

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its 2024 European Common Enforcement Priorities (ECEP) Statement, setting strict guidelines on corporate reporting requirements. This year’s priorities focus heavily on sustainabilit...

Media & Press October 22, 2024

COP16: The Role of Technology in Global Biodiversity

COP16 takes place in Colombia where nearly 200 countries, alongside companies, meet to discuss progress and actions for biodiversity and sustainability

Media & Press October 15, 2024

Providing clarity around sustainability and AI for a brighter future

Recently, Georgina Shell, Principal Consultant, EMEA – Industry & Infrastructure, spent time with Lorenzo Saa, Chief Sustainability Officer at sustainable technology company Clarity AI, to learn about the key tech drivers accelerating sus...

Media & Press October 11, 2024

EU watchdog to clarify ESG fund naming rules after backlash

The European Union’s securities watchdog is considering changes or clarification to incoming rules on the naming of sustainable investment funds, after investors warned they could make it harder for polluters to access cash they want to decarbo...

Media & Press October 9, 2024

ESMA considering clarification to naming rules after green bond backlash

EU regulator responds to concerns of green bond funds, pushes back against claims that rules will restrict transition funding.

Media & Press October 4, 2024

FCA ‘right to hold the line’ says Abdrn as SDR labels hit double digits

This week marks the closing of the eligibility window for a temporary reprieve granted by the FCA to some managers. While funds with certain terms in their name will have to either label or rename by early December, any manager […]

Media & Press October 4, 2024

The Percentage of Companies Reporting Their Carbon Emissions Remains Stagnant at 80%

To mark New York Climate Week, the global technology platform Clarity AI has presented its new study, “Carbon Reporting Trends: Has Global Progress Stalled?” The report shows that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosure by companies has reached...

Media & Press September 27, 2024

El porcentaje de empresas que informan sobre sus emisiones de carbono se estanca en el 80%

Con motivo de la Semana del Clima de Nueva York, la plataforma tecnológica global Clarity AI ha presentado su nuevo estudio ‘Tendencias en Reporte de Carbono: ¿se ha detenido el progreso global?’ El informe muestra que la divulgación de emisio...

Media & Press September 24, 2024

Rules Bolster Asset Owners’ Sustainability Efforts

Investors admit that challenges with ESG data remain, but quality is rapidly improving as regulation advances.

Media & Press September 23, 2024

El porcentaje de empresas que informan sobre sus emisiones de carbono se estanca en el 80%, según un estudio

El porcentaje de empresas del índice bursátil global MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) informan sobre sus emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) se estanca en el 80% y solo el 60% declara las emisiones de Alcance 3, según […]

Press Release September 23, 2024

Corporate Carbon Disclosure Rates Plateau at 80%, with Only 60% Reporting Scope 3 Emissions

Clarity AI’s new study unveils stagnation in global emissions disclosure and shortcomings in Scope 3 data quality New York – September 23, 2024 – On the occasion of New York Climate Week, Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platf...

Media & Press September 11, 2024

Measuring More Than Hot Air

A year since its final recommendations, the TNFD faces tough choices and evolving challenges in building out a comprehensive framework for nature-focused reporting.

Media & Press September 9, 2024

El 20% de los fondos sostenibles españoles están expuestos a las nuevas directrices de ESMA sobre sostenibilidad

El pasado 21 de agosto la Autoridad Europea de Valores y Mercados (ESMA) publicó las traducciones oficiales de las directrices sobre los nombres de los fondos que utilicen el término ASG o términos relacionados con la sostenibilidad, aprobadas el ...

Media & Press August 26, 2024

Las nuevas directrices ESG de ESMA: el camino hacia el cumplimiento será complicado

Muchos fondos tendrán que desinvertir en ciertas empresas o sectores, cambiar el nombre de sus productos, o arriesgarse a no cumplir con las expectativas establecidas por las directrices

Media & Press August 23, 2024

Bumpy ride for asset managers as new EU ESG labels for funds deadline approaches

Many funds will have to divest from certain companies or industries, amend product names, or risk falling short of guidelines’ expectations

Media & Press August 15, 2024

Ambition and ambivalence: the story of corporate transition plans

No one ever said that decarbonisation would be simple, let alone easy. Perhaps then, being generous, we should give credit to any company which has committed to publish a climate transition plan. However, while it is a commendable start, our [&hellip...

Company News August 15, 2024

Clarity AI statement related to ESG Rating and Data Products Codes of Conduct

Statement of the application of the ICMA and the Japanese codes of conduct, aligned with IOSCO Recommendations Introduction Background Application of the Codes Good Governance Securing Quality HR Development Ensuring Independence and Managing Conflic...

Media & Press August 2, 2024

Oil and gas firms hide climate impacts in investments

A new study shows that oil and gas companies often fail to report emissions from their investments, obscuring the true climate impact of their operations.

Media & Press August 1, 2024

Por qué el sector energético evita revelar completamente sus emisiones

En un mundo cada vez más consciente de la necesidad de reducir las emisiones de carbono, el sector energético se encuentra en el punto de mira. Sin embargo, la divulgación completa de las emisiones, especialmente las llamadas «emisiones de alcanc...

Media & Press August 1, 2024

Why the Energy Sector is Avoiding Full Emissions Disclosure

A recent study from ESG data provider Clarity AI has revealed that only a tenth of energy companies disclose emissions generated from oil and gas projects in which they participate as investors rather than operators.

Media & Press July 31, 2024

Why the Energy Sector is Avoiding Full Emissions Disclosure

The tracking and disclosure of carbon dioxide emissions is at the heart of the energy transition as the first step towards reducing these same emissions. Yet for all the regulatory and activist effort to pressure businesses into full emissions disclo...

Press Release July 31, 2024

Clarity AI and SozialBank Join Forces to Enhance Sustainable Finance Solutions and Drive Impactful Change

SozialBank will leverage Clarity AI data in their Article 8 funds, ensuring these funds deliver substantial value to investors Berlin, July 31, 2024 – Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability technology platform, today announces a new coll...

Media & Press July 29, 2024

Investors divided over usefulness of Scope 3 data

Investors are divided on the usefulness of Scope 3 emissions data, arguing that qualitative information about the way a company is working to reduce its supply chain emissions is more useful for investment decision-making purposes.

Media & Press July 29, 2024

Not All Companies Disclose Emissions From Their Investments, and That’s a Problem for Investors

Indirect emissions from a company’s financial investments can be tricky to measure, but a new study is putting a number on a hidden carbon footprint in the oil and gas sector.

Press Release July 18, 2024

Clarity AI and Avalor Join Forces to Elevate Sustainability Wealth Management Services in Switzerland

The synergy will bring enhanced portfolio insights and personalized client experiences for conscious investors Zurich, July 18, 2024 – Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech company, has onboarded Avalor Investment AG, a Swiss wealth manag...

Media & Press July 18, 2024

Report shows only 9% of top oil and gas companies report Scope 3 emissions from investments

Clarity AI, a global sustainability tech platform, has released its report, ‘The Missing GHG Emissions: How Satellite Data Can Quantify the Real Climate Risk of Oil & Gas Companies’. The report examines and quantifies GHG emissions fr...

Media & Press July 18, 2024

Clarity AI and Avalor collaborate on sustainability in Switzerland

Sustainability tech company Clarity AI has onboarded Avalor Investment, a swiss wealth manager that focuses on portfolio management for private and family clients. This collaboration combines Clarity AI and its technology with Avalor expertise in por...

Media & Press July 16, 2024

90% of energy firms omit Scope 3 reporting

New research from Clarity AI shows that less than 10% of companies are reporting Scope 3 investment emissions data. In its report entitled, “The Missing GHG Emissions: How Satellite Data Can Quantify the Real Climate Risk of Oil & Gas […...

Media & Press July 11, 2024

Less than 10% of top oil and gas companies report Scope 3 emissions from their investments

Just 9% of leading oil and gas companies report their Scope 3 investment emissions data, with their carbon footprint said to be significantly higher once these “missing emissions” are accounted for, according to a study from ClarityAI.

Press Release July 10, 2024

Only 9% of the Top Oil and Gas Companies Report Scope 3 Emissions from their Investments, Leading to Discrepancies in Portfolio Carbon Footprinting

New research from Clarity AI quantifies the impact of missing emissions in investment portfolio analysis New York City– July 10, 2024 – Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, today released its report The Missing GHG Emissio...

Media & Press July 10, 2024

Clarity AI Named a Leader in ESG Data and Analytics for Investors and Corporates

Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech company, announced today that it has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: ESG Data and Analytics Providers, Q3 2024. The report designates Leaders, Strong Performers, Contenders, and Challe...

Media & Press July 10, 2024

Clarity AI Named a Leader in ESG Data and Analytics for Investors and Corporates

Clarity AI received the highest score in the current offering and strategy categories, and the highest scores possible in 21 criteria. The report emphasizes the growing demand for comprehensive, accurate, transparent, and comparable ESG and climate d...

Media & Press July 10, 2024

Bringing clarity to ESG data

Clarity AI is a global sustainability tech company that uses technology and AI to provide data-driven environmental and social insights for decision-making to financial institutions, corporates, governments and end-consumers.

Media & Press July 10, 2024

Satellite Data Reveals Significant Underreporting of GHG Emissions in Oil & Gas Sector

In a new report released today, Clarity AI, a top sustainability tech platform, has unveiled startling insights into the GHG emissions of the oil and gas industry. The report, titled “The Missing GHG Emissions: How Satellite Data Can Quantify the [...

Press Release July 9, 2024

Clarity AI Named a Leader in ESG Data and Analytics for Investors and Corporates

A new report from an independent research firm cites the breadth, depth, granularity, and quality of Clarity AI’s ESG data, powered by AI New York City, July 9, 2024 – Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech company, announced today that [&he...

Media & Press June 27, 2024

Syz Asset Management and Clarity AI partner up

The sustainability tech company, Clarity AI, and the Swiss asset management company, Syz Asset Management, have partnered to improve climate-related disclosures for Swiss pension funds. The goal of this partnership is to assist portfolio managers at ...

Media & Press June 26, 2024

Syz AM enrichit son reporting durable avec Clarity AI

Clarity AI, la plateforme de développement durable alimentée par l’IA, s’associe à Syz Asset Management, afin d’améliorer les informations relatives au climat pour les fonds de pension suisses en s’appuyant sur la solution ASIP de...

Press Release June 26, 2024

Clarity AI and Syz Asset Management Join Forces to Advance in Swiss Climate Disclosures

This collaboration Enables Swiss Asset Managers to Utilize Clarity AI’s Advanced ASIP Solution for Comprehensive and Accurate Reporting Zurich, June 26, 2024 – Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech company, has joined forces with Syz As...

Media & Press June 25, 2024

Majority of large-cap companies fail to quantify impacts of their decarbonisation efforts

High-emitting companies with carbon reduction targets largely fail to quantify the impacts of their decarbonisation measures, a study from Clarity AI has revealed.

Media & Press June 24, 2024

Climate plans failing to quantify impact of decarbonisation measures

Most big polluters don’t explain how their decarbonisation plans will contribute to reaching net zero, according to new research. Analysis by Clarity AI has found that only 40% of firms provided “a clear quantification of the impact” of differe...

Media & Press June 21, 2024

Study: Most companies reporting about decarbonization measures don’t quantify impact

Heavily carbon-emitting companies with carbon reduction targets largely fail to qualify the effects of their decarbonization efforts, according to an analysis by sustainability tech provider Clarity.AI.

Media & Press June 21, 2024

Descarbonización: más información que cuantificación

“Si bien más del 80% de las empresas informaron sobre medidas de descarbonización, menos del 40% de todas las empresas también hicieron una cuantificación clara de sus medidas. Ambos son criterios importantes para evaluar planes de transición ...

Media & Press June 21, 2024

40% of companies fail to quantify decarbonization efforts, study finds

Companies often tout their commitments to being environmentally friendly, but a new study from the sustainability tech platform Clarity AI found that many are not transparent about their carbon emissions. The study found that only 40% of companies in...

Media & Press June 17, 2024

Just 40% of high emitting firms disclose impacts of decarbonisation actions

The research from sustainability tech firm Clarity AI also found that, while over 80% of the analysed companies reported on their decarbonisation measures, only 40% of all companies made a clear quantification of the impact of these measures.

Press Release June 17, 2024

Only 40% of High Emitting Companies Disclose and Quantify Impacts of Decarbonization Actions

New study from Clarity AI analyzes the content of corporate transition plans, examining the adoption of controversial decarbonization tactics, such as carbon credits and negative emissions technology London – June 17, 2024 – Clarity AI, the leadi...

Media & Press June 14, 2024

ING se alía con Clarity AI para ofrecer tecnología sostenible a sus clientes

La entidad pondrá a disposición de sus clientes herramientas para calcular su huella de carbono y les ofrecerá información sobre las emisiones de sus transacciones.

Media & Press June 12, 2024

ING se alía con Clarity AI para ofrecer información a los clientes sobre su huella de carbono

ING y Clarity AI han alcanzado un acuerdo que impulsa la estrategia de sostenibilidad del banco con soluciones basadas en inteligencia artificial y ofrecerá a los clientes herramientas para calcular su huella de carbono.

Press Release June 12, 2024

ING Spain Teams up with Clarity AI to Offer Sustainable Technology Solutions to its Customers

The bank will equip its customers with tools to calculate their carbon footprint and provide them with information on the emissions generated by their transactions This collaboration underscores ING’s commitment to sustainability and the financ...

Media & Press June 10, 2024

$40bn divestment threat looms over EU ESG funds under new guidelines

These findings align with a recent analysis by sustainability technology platform Clarity AI, which found that over 40% of ESG-labelled funds might need to change names due to the new ESMA guidelines.

Media & Press June 5, 2024

Il 44% dei fondi con termini ambientali nel nome potrebbe violare le norme Ue

Emerge dall’analisi di Clarity Ai a cura di Tom Willman, Mouna Essakouti, Pablo Díaz-Varela, Bruna Correa, secondo cui questi fondi sono investiti in asset che violano i criteri di esclusione del benchmark allineato a Parigi (PaB). Dei fondi con i...

Media & Press June 4, 2024

Clarity: metà dei fondi deve cambiare nome

In base alle disposizione Esma sul naming dei fondi, un’analisi di Clarity AI evidenzia che quasi la metà dei prodotti domiciliati in Europa con termini ambientali o a impatto nel nome non rispetta le esclusioni previste dal Pab pertanto dovr�...

Media & Press May 31, 2024

Leveraging AI in the Fragmented US Regulatory Landscape

In the face of regulatory uncertainty, access to high quality data and advanced analytic capability can help cut through the noise and deliver meaningful insights to sustainable investors, writes Tom Willman, Regulatory Lead at Clarity AI.

Media & Press May 30, 2024

40% of EU Funds May Rebrand or Sell Assets to Meet New ESG Rules

More than 40% of investment funds in the EU may need to rebrand or sell assets to comply with new anti-greenwashing regulations. A recent analysis by Clarity AI reveals the potential impact of the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) ...

Media & Press May 29, 2024

What do ESMA’s sustainable fund-naming rules mean for asset managers?

New guidelines apply to all EU funds and could lead to divestments and rebrands for thousands, as well as SFDR shake-up

Media & Press May 29, 2024

EMEA EU Fund Names Rules: Too Much Too Soon?

Industry pundits are concerned that guidance on fund names for EU-domiciled sustainable products may have jumped the gun ahead of a final decision on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

Media & Press May 27, 2024

44% of funds impacted by ESMA, full research and methodology

Asset managers will need to move fast: the guidelines were published on 14 May and will apply three months after their translation is published on ESMA’s website. Existing funds will then have six months to make the necessary adjustments.

Media & Press May 27, 2024

44% of funds impacted by ESMA, full research and methodology

Clarity AI research finds that 44% of the funds using environmental and impact terms may need to change their name or divest assets. The analysis shows that these funds are invested in assets that breach the Paris-aligned benchmark (PaB) exclusionary...

Media & Press May 24, 2024

El 44% de los fondos ESG no cumple la nueva normativa europea sobre esta denominación

Un análisis de Clarity AI sobre el nivel de cumplimiento de la nueva norma de la ESMA sobre la denominación ESG en los fondos de inversión y de impacto europeos “sugiere que el 44% -casi la mitad de los fondos […]

Media & Press May 23, 2024

Clarity AI: 44% of funds hit by ESMA rules

Clarity AI found that 44% of funds using ESG and sustainable terms may need to change their name or divest assets. This comes following the announcement of new ESMA rules applying to any EU fund using an ESG or sustainability-related […]

Media & Press May 22, 2024

Nearly half of funds using environmental terms hold assets in breach of PaB exclusion criteria

A Clarity AI study has found Article 8 funds are most affected by the ESMA naming rules

Media & Press May 21, 2024

More than 40% of ESG funds would breach ESMA naming rules, Clarity AI says

More than 40% of funds using environmental and impact terms are invested in assets that breach exclusionary criteria in new EU fund name rules, potentially requiring managers to change their fund’s name or divest assets, ClarityAI has said.

Media & Press May 17, 2024

ESMA publishes final guidance on ESG fund names

In the final guidelines, funds are required to have 80% of their assets allocated to investments aligned with the sustainability objectives of the EU’s SFDR

Media & Press May 17, 2024

Esma publishes guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability related terms

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) has published its final report containing guidelines to mitigate greenwashing risks by setting standards for fund managers promoting Ucits and alternate investment funds, including European long te...

Media & Press May 16, 2024

Clarity AI and green benefit Partner to Enhance Impact Strategies Through Technology

Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech company, has announced a new collaboration with green benefit, a German owner-managed boutique sustainable investment fund. green benefit will be provided with cutting-edge technology to further enhance pos...

Media & Press May 15, 2024

Alive & Kicking: The Future of ESG

A U.S. regulatory effort aimed at bringing clarity for investors regarding companies’ environmental claims has only gotten murkier even as international directives on sustainability reporting come closer to reality. As we await the outcome of a cou...

Press Release May 15, 2024

Clarity AI and green benefit Partner to Enhance Impact Strategies Through Technology

green benefit currently manages an Article 8 fund, utilizing various solutions offered by Clarity AI, including Sustainable Investment and SDG Revenue Alignment Munich, May 15, 2024 – Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech company today an...

Media & Press May 7, 2024

Will AI be transformative for ESG data?

There are numerous ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) can help generate actionable insights to inform investment decision making.

Media & Press April 16, 2024

Clarity AI o cómo impulsar la inversión Responsable

Fundada en 2017 por la española Rebeca Minguela, su enfoque innovador en la inversión sostenible y el uso del big data para calcular el impacto social y medioambiental de las inversiones, ha marcado una diferencia significativa en el mundo financie...

Media & Press April 5, 2024

SEC Puts Climate Rule on Hold

Securities and Exchange Commission to pause climate disclosure rule while litigation plays out; bird flu spreads to cattle; and more.

Media & Press March 27, 2024

Companies report lower, but unreliable, emissions

Before companies even think about planning to reduce their carbon emissions, there’s an important first step that many are missing: getting third party validation of their reporting. Accurately reported carbon emissions are a critical indicator for...

Press Release March 26, 2024

Without the use of third-party auditors in carbon reporting, companies report lower, but unreliable, emissions

New MIT Sloan research, based on Clarity AI data, finds that companies that don't receive external assurance are not actually making carbon emissions reductions despite setting targets, and furthermore, even small companies should have third party au...

Media & Press March 6, 2024

How Clarity AI Is Pioneering Precision in Global ESG Impact Assessment

Clarity AI stands out through its innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, addressing common issues in ESG data reporting such as human error, inconsistent categorization, and incomplete disclosures.

Media & Press February 29, 2024

ESG ratings firms split over relief for smaller providers in the EU regulation

Both large and challenger ESG ratings firms have questioned the light-touch approach to smaller providers within the EU’s newly inked rules for the sector.

Media & Press February 23, 2024

Corporate emissions: don’t just take their word for it

The SBTi is widely seen as the gold standard in corporate climate accountability. But is it actually serving to lower companies’ emissions? Yes, according to new research — but only among companies that subject their climate reports to third-part...

Media & Press February 21, 2024

“El reporte de información ESG se está convirtiendo en la nueva norma”

Corresponsables, en alianza con SUST4IN, publica una serie de entrevistas a los ponentes del Programa con la que pretendemos arrojar luz sobre este tema aún desconocido para muchos profesionales

Media & Press February 15, 2024

Generative AI in 2024 – The Look Ahead for Investors

Unlike some technology trends, the hype around generative artificial intelligence (AI) will not fade, and I expect AI to remain a priority for investors in 2024.

Media & Press February 8, 2024

Are labelling requirements for ESG just a marketing ploy?

Several industry figures give their views on the marketing aspects of a labelling regime – and why it’s still necessary despite some issues.

Company News February 5, 2024

Clarity AI Announces its Intention to Apply the ICMA and IRSG Code of Conduct for ESG Data and Rating Product Providers

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA), the industry-led working group, launched in December a voluntary code of conduct, building on IOSCO’s recommendations.

Media & Press February 2, 2024

Clarity AI, Dasseti Partner on ESG Benchmarks

Sustainability technology company Clarity AI and digital due diligence software provider Dasseti have joined efforts to provide private market investors with ESG benchmarks.

Media & Press February 2, 2024

“Clarity AI cree que el uso de tecnología puede contribuir a evitar sesgos y proporcionar un análisis más exhaustivo de sostenibilidad”

Marsal Gavaldà, CTO de Clarity AI, concede una entrevista a Corresponsables en el marco de la colaboración con AWS para impulsar la inversión sostenible a gran escala

Press Release February 1, 2024

Dasseti and Clarity AI Announce Partnership for Private Market Investors

Dasseti, the award-winning digital due diligence software company, has partnered with Clarity AI, the leading sustainability technology company, to deliver ESG benchmarks to Dasseti’s platform users. Through this partnership, Dasseti’s users will...

Media & Press January 30, 2024

HANSAINVEST and Clarity AI partner on sustainability services

Management company (ManCo) HANSAINVEST has partnered with sustainability technology company Clarity AI to improve its sustainability services. Through the partnership, fund managers associated with the ManCo will gain access to comprehensive analysis...

Press Release January 30, 2024

HANSAINVEST Selects Clarity AI to Expand its Sustainability Services

Hamburg, January 30, 2024 – HANSAINVEST, a prominent Management Company (ManCo), has embarked on a strategic collaboration with Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech company. This partnership aims to amplify sustainability services, equip...

Media & Press January 18, 2024

Investing in biodiversity crucial to combating climate crisis

Healthy ecosystems create a natural barrier against extreme weather and absorb huge amounts of greenhouse gases, but are being destroyed by human activity. What can investors do to reverse this trend?

Media & Press January 10, 2024

Buyer beware: How and when to use Scope 3 emissions data

Poor corporate disclosures have forced investors to turn to commercial providers for data on Scope 3 emissions. But the same conditions have also proved a struggle for data professionals.

Media & Press December 14, 2023

The US has a new plan for wielding AI to fight climate change

The U.S. Department of Energy today opened a new office tasked with coordinating the government’s support for and use of artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies to fight climate change, stave off pandemics, and protect the count...

Media & Press December 12, 2023

A New Report By Arowana Impact Capital Built In Partnership With Entrepreneur Middle East and Lucidity Insights Looks Into The Business Of Impact Investing

Entrepreneur Middle East and Lucidity Insights partnered with Arowana Impact Capital to launch a special report titled The Business of Impact Investing in 2023, which explores the growing trend of impact investing, and its role to support the achieve...

Media & Press December 11, 2023

COP28: Finance industry needs to be adopting transition technology much faster

Speaking to ESG Clarity, Rebeca Minguela highlighted financial firms are investing billions more in cyber security and financial data than they do in adopting technology that will help with their transition.

Media & Press December 6, 2023

How can operations teams use AI to improve reporting?

Industry figures discuss latest technology improvements and how they can assist or hinder investment operations teams in reaching reporting synergy.

Media & Press December 5, 2023

How Clarity AI uses AI & machine learning on AWS to quantify sustainability

Building a sustainable company—from an environmental, social, and governance perspective—is a priority for many founders. But did you know a company’s sustainability is becoming increasingly important to investors as well?

Media & Press December 5, 2023

Companies with emission reduction targets align with EU taxonomy, study finds

European companies with validated science-based emissions reduction targets tend to have higher EU Taxonomy capital expenditure alignment, a study from Clarity AI and CDP found.

Press Release December 5, 2023

Companies with emissions reduction targets are more aligned with the EU Taxonomy, new study shows

Joint research by CDP and Clarity AI finds that European companies with validated science-based emissions reduction targets tend to have higher EU Taxonomy capital expenditure (CapEx) alignment.

Media & Press December 1, 2023

U.K. finalizes anti-greenwashing regime for ESG market

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority finalized anti-greenwashing rules aimed at making sustainable investment products and marketing more transparent.

Partner Corner November 30, 2023

Partner Corner: Openfinance integrates Clarity AI for enhanced impact reporting, model portfolios, and regulatory compliance

Openfinance chose Clarity AI as a partner because of Clarity AI’s data quality, coverage, and breadth of solutions.

Media & Press November 29, 2023

Clarity AI leverages AWS for sustainable investment platform

Amazon Web Services has announced a partnership with Clarity AI, a tech company known for delivering key environmental and social insights.

Media & Press November 28, 2023

What is the regulatory outlook for responsible investment funds?

After a number of years of stellar growth, responsible investment funds have struggled in both performance and sentiment terms in more recent times.

Media & Press November 28, 2023

AWS and Clarity AI to use generative AI to boost sustainable investments

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has expanded its partnership with technology platform Clarity AI to help investors and consumers advance sustainable investments and purchase decisions by harnessing generative artificial intelligence and big data applicatio...

Press Release November 27, 2023

Clarity AI and AWS Advance Sustainable Investing at Scale

Leveraging cloud capabilities from AWS, Clarity AI’s sustainability technology platform provides clear and objective data on more than 70,000 companies, 420,000 funds, and 400 local governments.

Press Release October 31, 2023

Do Investment AG Integrates Clarity AI’s Sustainability and Reporting Capabilities for Article 8 Fund

Financial portfolio manager, Do Investment AG, announced today the integration of ESG capabilities from Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech company. The investment firm, based in Munich, will leverage AI-powered insights and deep regulatory e...

Partner Corner October 27, 2023

Partner Corner: Next Gate Tech and Clarity AI Join Forces to Elevate ESG Analytics

Next Gate Tech creates technologies that reshape the landscape of fund industry operations. The transformative solutions optimize processes, enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and drive cost savings for clients. Next Gate Tech’s SaaS platform genera...

Press Release October 26, 2023

Clarity AI and Radient AI Announce Strategic Partnership to Integrate Sustainability Data with Fund Insights

New York, NY, October 26, 2023 – In a groundbreaking collaboration, Clarity AI and Radient AI have announced a strategic partnership where Clarity AI’s sustainability data will seamlessly integrate into Radient AI’s leading fund intelli...

Media & Press October 20, 2023

Scope 3 data: imprecise and sometimes plain wrong

Estimates are being used to fill in holes and inaccuracies in corporate disclosures, while there are hopes satellite data will provide clarity, The Future of ESG Data heard.

Media & Press October 9, 2023

“Clarity AI contribuye a democratizar la inversión sostenible”

No existe una fórmula mágica ni una visión milagrosa que conecte sostenibilidad con rentabilidad asegurada. Lo que las organizaciones tienen que tener en cuenta es que cuanto más fundamentadas estén sus decisiones, cuantos más factores de riesg...

Media & Press October 9, 2023

Clarity AI launches new methodology to help Index and ETF providers build SFDR-aligned products

Sustainability technology platform Clarity AI has announced the launch of a new methodology to help index and ETF providers build and market products aligned with the EU’s SFDR.

Media & Press October 6, 2023

Clarity AI Launches SFDR-Aligned Sustainable Investment Methodology

Clarity AI has launched a framework for classifying organisations, funds, and indices as sustainable investments.

Press Release October 4, 2023

Clarity AI Honored in Fast Company Magazine’s 2023 “Brands That Matter” List

New York City, October 4, 2023 — Clarity AI, the leading sustainability technology platform, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of “Brands That Matter” in 2023. With this list, Fast Company, the world’s leading bus...

Media & Press October 4, 2023

Clarity AI Launches Methodology to Build SFDR-Aligned Indexes and ETFs

The Sustainable Index and EFT methodology enables index and ETF providers to build, define and/or market products that fall within the European Union’s definition of Sustainable Investment, outlined in Article 2(17) of the SFDR.

Media & Press October 4, 2023

Clarity AI Presents SFDR-aligned Sustainable Investment Index Methodology

Sustainability technology platform Clarity AI has developed a sustainable investment index and exchange-traded fund (ETF) methodology which aligns with the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

Press Release October 3, 2023

Clarity AI Introduces its First SFDR-aligned Sustainable Investment Index Methodology

New York City, October 3rd – Clarity AI, the leading sustainability technology platform, has launched a groundbreaking Sustainable Investment index and ETF methodology, which aligns with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). T...

Media & Press September 22, 2023

TNFD’s additional disclosure metrics welcomed by data providers

In response, Clarity AI told Environmental Finance that it was “particularly pleased” with this addition as it “highlights the importance of integrating social aspects into a more comprehensive evaluation of nature”.

Company News September 22, 2023

Clarity AI’s Response to Final TNFD Recommendations

The TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures) has just released its final recommendations, marking the start of a common framework for organizations to report on and act upon nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportuniti...

Media & Press August 30, 2023

Clarity AI in SFDR Partnership for Impact Investors

Global sustainability technology company Clarity AI has partnered with investment management solutions provider SimCorp to help institutional investors access AI-powered datasets and facilitate alignment with the EU sustainable finance regulations a...

Media & Press August 30, 2023

SimCorp enters sustainability data partnership

Collaboration with Clarity AI will integrate companies’ sustainability profiles into SimCorp’s investment platform with the help of artificial intelligence that analyzes both companies’ and funds’ green profiles.

Media & Press August 29, 2023

SimCorp and Clarity AI partner on sustainable data

Sustainability technology company Clarity AI’s data services have been integrated into SimCorp’s investment management platform, with the goal of helping institutional investors to ensure alignment with EU sustainable finance regulations.

Media & Press August 29, 2023

Clarity AI data helps Simcorp’s impact investors

SimCorp has integrated Clarity AI's sustainability data into its investment management platform to help drive impact investments.

Press Release August 29, 2023

Clarity AI Integrates Sustainability Data into SimCorp to Drive Impact Investing and Regulatory Alignment

This partnership allows financial market participants to incorporate ESG and impact considerations into their investment and compliance processes New York City, August 29 — Global sustainability technology company, Clarity AI, announces the integra...

Press Release July 26, 2023

Clarity AI announces partnership with Aspiration to deliver data-led climate and impact solutions for consumer platforms, as consumer demand for sustainability grows

87% of global brands believe sustainability information about consumer purchases will be a must-have before 2030 New York, July 26, 2023 – Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech platform announces it has partnered with Aspiration, a top global...

Media & Press July 19, 2023

Disparity Between SDG Funds’ Intentions and Impact in Developing Countries

Research by sustainability tech platform Clarity AI has found a significant gap between the intentions of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) funds and their actual impact in countries with the greatest need for sustainable development.

Press Release July 19, 2023

34% of Professional Investors Are Interested in Building Biodiversity-themed Financial Products

Clarity AI and GIST Impact Host Successful Virtual Event on Investing and Biodiversity Global sustainability tech platform, Clarity AI and impact data and analytics provider GIST Impact recently convened over 180 asset managers, wealth managers, and ...

Media & Press July 17, 2023

SDG funds fail to target countries most in need

Research seen exclusively by ESG Clarity finds companies in SDG funds receive 75% revenue from countries that have made most progress towards the goals

Press Release July 17, 2023

Clarity AI: On average, companies in SDG funds sell less than 1% of their products and/or services in the countries that need them the most

Many companies in SDG funds receive more than 75% of their revenues from countries in the top quartile of the SDG Index Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, released new research today that highlights a significant gap between...

Media & Press July 17, 2023

ESG Controversies Result in Stock Underperformance – Clarity AI

ESG-related incidents are more likely to lead to a 2-5% stock underperformance, according to Clarity AI analysis.

Media & Press July 13, 2023

ESG Roundup: ESG Controversies led to a 2-5 percent stock market underperformance

ESG Controversies led to a 2-5 percent stock market underperformance for companies after a period of six months, according to data from Clarity AI.

Media & Press July 13, 2023

ESG controversies hit stock performance by up to 5% after 6 months, says Clarity AI

New analysis has measured the share price impact of controversial incidents linked to ESG factors. Platform Clarity AI, a sustainability reporting tool, assessed more than 10,000 controversial incidents for more than 1,500 companies between 2018 and ...

Press Release July 12, 2023

Clarity AI: ESG Controversies Led to a 2% to 5% Stock Underperformance after Six Months

Higher severity ESG-related incidents led to larger divergence in stock performance compared to lower severity cases; the largest deltas were associated with controversies related to negative environmental impact and to mismanagement of a company’s...

Partner Corner July 10, 2023

Partner Corner: Manaos and Clarity AI support end-to-end regulatory reporting, portfolio analysis, and impact investing

Manaos is an investment services platform aimed at empowering investors and asset managers to fulfill numerous use cases including portfolio look-through, ESG data sourcing, and ESG reporting with optimal flexibility, speed, and scalability. Partne...

Media & Press June 28, 2023

Diligent, Clarity AI to Launch ESG Module

Diligent, a governance risk management SaaS company, joined forces with Clarity AI, a sustainability tech provider, to introduce the ESG module. It’s integrated with Insightia’s shareholder engagement and governance data solutions, and equips...

Company News June 1, 2023

Clarity AI Response to the Japanese Financial Services Agency’s (JFSA) Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers

As announced on January 26th, Clarity AI endorsed the Japanese Financial Services Agency’s Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers. Here’s a comprehensive summary of our adherence to the Code. 1. Securing Quality Clarity AI ...

Media & Press May 31, 2023

AI in private banking: “big change” is coming

How will AI change a relationship business like private banking? Private banking is very much a relationship business and people fear AI could take that away. On the other hand, it is nowhere near as simple as that. Clarity AI Chief Marketing Office...

Media & Press May 25, 2023

Four biodiversity tools helping investors manage risk

Clarity AI and impact data provider GIST Impact have developed a tool that shows investors their exposure to companies that have a negative impact on biodiversity.

Press Release May 25, 2023

Clarity AI’s Sustainability Capabilities Now Support HANetf for SFDR Art 8 and 9 UCITS ETFs and PAIs

Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech platform, is pleased to announce that its sustainability capabilities are now supporting HANetf, the leading independent European white-label ETF platform. Specifically, Clarity AI’s sustainability ca...

Press Release May 18, 2023

Clarity AI: 44% of Professional Investors Are Now Using Sustainability Analytic Capabilities or Data from Multiple Service Providers

Clarity AI: 81% of Professional Investors Are Open to Switching Sustainability Analytic Capabilities or Data Service Providers to Access Higher Quality Data 44% of professional investors are now using sustainability analytic capabilities or data from...

Media & Press May 16, 2023

Just 4% of ‘sustainable’ funds meet requirements across regions

More than 95% of funds with the word ‘sustainable’ or similar would require renaming or restructuring in order to meet the sustainability disclosure and label requirements of US, UK and EU regulation, a study by Clarity AI has found.

Media & Press May 16, 2023

Just 4% of sustainable funds would meet UK, EU and US labelling regimes, says study

Nearly all funds that include ESG terms in their names will need adjustments if they are to comply with labelling rules across the UK, EU and US, says Clarity AI report. Different jurisdictions are designing different regimes and fund labelling rules...

Media & Press May 15, 2023

Clarity AI: Only 4% of “Sustainable” Investment Funds Would Automatically Comply with Requirements of US, UK and EU Regulatory Investment Fund Label and Naming Rules

Specifically in the EU, Clarity AI finds only 20% of Article 8 funds with the term sustainable, or a derivative thereof, currently plan to make sustainable investments of over 50% as they would be required to do under the recent ESMA consultation

Media & Press May 15, 2023

ESG investment funds unlikely to comply with sustainable investing rules

Analysis of more than 18,000 investment funds across Europe has found that less than 4% would be able to comply with naming laws for ESG funds across key markets.

Media & Press May 15, 2023

Only 20% of funds comply with Esma proposal

Clarity AI has reported 80% of Article 8 funds would fail to comply with the European Securities and Markets Authority‘s (Esma) proposed fund labelling regulation.

Press Release May 15, 2023

Clarity AI: Only 4% of “Sustainable” Investment Funds Would Automatically Comply with Requirements of US, UK and EU Regulatory Investment Fund Label and Naming Rules

Clarity AI found that only 4% of “Sustainable” investment funds would automatically comply with regulatory requirements and naming conventions of US, UK and EU

Media & Press May 15, 2023

Almost no sustainable-labelled funds align with UK, EU, and US labelling rules

Media & Press May 15, 2023

Most sustainable funds could not meet EU, U.S. and U.K. rules – analysis

Most issuers of funds labeled as sustainable would have to reboot if they want to meet regulatory demands in the U.S., U.K. and European Union, according to an analysis released Monday by Clarity AI, a sustainability technology platform.

Media & Press May 14, 2023

Funds Sold as ‘Sustainable’ Hit by Crossborder Reality Check

Hardly any sustainable funds would consistently be able to market themselves as such in the UK, the US and the European Union as watchdogs in the three jurisdictions implement divergent anti-greenwash rules, according to a fresh study by Clarity AI, ...

Media & Press May 12, 2023

France’s Article 29 inspired Clarity AI’s biodiversity footprint tool

Interest from European investor clients in biodiversity, driven by Article 29 requirements in France, led to the development of the biodiversity impact assessment product, according to Serhat Öngen, senior product manager at Clarity AI.

Media & Press May 9, 2023

Clarity AI and GIST plan biodiversity impact assessment tool

“Together we’re providing access to credible biodiversity data that is company-specific, geographically accurate, and provides the most holistic coverage of biodiversity impact drivers,” said GIST Impact.

Media & Press May 9, 2023

Clarity AI and GIST Impact launch tool to measure biodiversity risk

Using company-specific, geographically accurate data to inform investment decisions and engagement.

Press Release May 9, 2023

Clarity AI and GIST Impact Team Up to Launch Market-Leading Biodiversity Assessment and Reporting Capabilities

[May 9, 2023 – New York] Leading sustainability technology platform, Clarity AI, and leading impact data and intelligence provider, GIST Impact, have announced their latest partnership in the development of a biodiversity impact assessment product....

Company News May 5, 2023

Clarity AI Hosts Inaugural Customer Advisory Board Meeting with Institutional Investors

Seven Prominent Institutional Investors Join Clarity AI to Discuss Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Finance Clarity AI, the leading sustainability tech platform, recently held its inaugural Customer Advisory Board Meeting for investment ma...

Media & Press May 3, 2023

What the US Can Learn From Europe’s ESG Mistakes

The EU isn’t worried about wokeness, but it’s struggling to develop rules that would help investors avoid greenwashing. A study by Clarity AI found that almost 1 in 5 Article 9 funds have more than 10% of their investments in […]

Press Release April 4, 2023

Clarity AI Virtual Event Reveals 52% of Consumers Believe Sustainability Information about Their Purchases is a Must-have

87% of survey respondents believe sustainability information about their purchases will be a must-have before 2030, with 44% of them thinking it will be a must-have by 2025 New York City – Apr 4, 2023. Clarity AI, the leading sustainability [&helli...

Press Release March 16, 2023

Klarna unveils conscious badges powered by Clarity AI, the world’s first assessment of electronics brands’ environmental achievements

Klarna, a leading global payments provider and shopping service, today announced the launch of conscious badges in the Klarna App in collaboration with Clarity AI. The Klarna App now features enhanced sustainability insights with the introduction of ...

Media & Press March 13, 2023

Clarity AI and CDP partner to launch impact assessment tools

Global disclosure systems group CDP has partnered with sustainability tech platform Clarity AI to jointly develop tools for financial institutions to measure and act on their environmental impact.

Media & Press March 13, 2023

Clarity AI and CDP have announced a new partnership

The partnership will see CDP data used in the tech firm’s Net Zero tool. Clarity AI will provide assistance with CDP’s Climetrics tool.

Media & Press March 9, 2023

CDP partners with Clarity AI

Environmental disclosure platform CDP and impact data initiative Clarity AI have partnered to help each other develop data products for financial institutions.

Media & Press March 9, 2023

Clarity AI in environmental data product partnership with CDP

The venture will focus on jointly developing and bringing to market new products for financial institutions to measure and act on their environmental impact.

Press Release March 7, 2023

Clarity AI and CDP Announce Environmental Data Product Partnership

Through this partnership, CDP data will be used in Clarity AI’s Net Zero tool, which supports financial institutions in managing and reporting their Net Zero alignment March 7th, 2023 – London.Clarity AI, a leading sustainability technology p...

Press Release March 2, 2023

Clarity AI Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023

This year’s list highlights the businesses at the forefront of their respective industries, paving the way for the innovations of tomorrow. These companies are setting the standard with some of the greatest accomplishments of the modern world.

Media & Press February 27, 2023

Explainer: Where does the UK stand with its taxonomy?

There are differing views on the extent to which the UK’s taxonomy should be aligned with its EU equivalent. Clarity AI senior product regulation specialist Tom Willman is in favour of as much alignment as possible with other taxonomies, including ...

Media & Press February 23, 2023

Clarity AI’s Founder & CEO, Live on Bloomberg TV

Rebeca Minguela discussed trends in sustainable investing, complexities in ESG reporting and how AI can help in the scalability of data analytics.

Media & Press February 21, 2023

Clarity AI hires chief sustainability officer from PRI

Sustainable technology platform Clarity AI has hired Lorenzo Saa as chief sustainability officer from the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Media & Press February 14, 2023

Clarity AI signs MoU with the Saudi Tadawul Group

Clarity AI, a leading global sustainability tech platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Tadawul Group to educate companies in Saudi Arabia on sustainability topics.

Media & Press February 13, 2023

Saudi Capital Market Forum witnesses 3 major MoUs on its second day

The first MoU was signed by Saudi Tadawul Group and Clarity AI, an artificial intelligence-powered platform that empowers assessment and reporting for businesses.

Press Release February 13, 2023

Clarity AI Signs MoU with the Saudi Tadawul Group to Increase Access to Sustainability Assessment, Analysis and Reporting Capabilities for Companies in MENA

February 13, 2023 – Riyadh. Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Tadawul Group, the largest stock exchange in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with ...

Media & Press February 1, 2023

UK greenwashing rules set “higher bar” than SFDR, says investor group

Recent research by sustainable investing tech provider Clarity AI found nearly a quarter of Article 9 funds were failing the fundamental ‘do no harm’ test. Findings like this led to the Securities Market and Stakeholder Group urging Esma to recla...

Company News January 26, 2023

Clarity AI endorses the Japanese Financial Services Agency’s (JFSA) Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers

Clarity AI would like to announce its general endorsement of the Japanese Financial Services Agency’s Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers and plan to release in due course a comprehensive summary of our adherence to the Code.

Media & Press January 23, 2023

ESG round-up: One in five Article 9 funds is underreporting exposure to fossil fuels

When comparing Clarity AI’s data with the European ESG Template from the 83 Article 9 funds that disclose this information, the researchers found that 21% of these funds underreport their exposure to fossil fuels.

Media & Press January 23, 2023

Nearly quarter of Article 9 funds failing ‘do no harm’ test

An analysis of 750 Article 9 funds by Clarity AI – a sustainable investing tech provider – found many were falling short in terms of sustainability investments.

Media & Press January 23, 2023

20% of Article 9 funds under-report fossil fuel exposure, analysis suggests

Clarity AI report suggests a number of ‘dark green’ strategies are not adequately revealing their investments in fossil fuels or violating international corporate guidelines.

Media & Press January 23, 2023

Article 9 funds play down fossil fuels and violate UN principles

Article 9 funds are still underreporting their exposure to fossil fuels, new data has found, with levels of disclosure still generally quite low.

Media & Press January 23, 2023

One in five Article 9 funds underreport exposure to fossil fuels

Problems with EET. A new study has found serious disclosure flaws in the European ESG Template (EET), with more than one in five Article 9 funds underreporting their exposure to fossil fuels.

Press Release January 17, 2023

Clarity AI: One of Five Article 9 Funds Underreport Their Exposure to Fossil Fuels

Analysis of Submissions of European ESG Template (“EET”) as compared to Clarity AI data shows room for improvement in accuracy of reported data January 17, 2023 – New York. Clarity AI announced today the results of a follow-up analysis to [&hel...

Media & Press January 14, 2023

This Week’s Tech and Tools News: Partnership Clarity AI/ LSEG business Refinitiv

Clarity AI, a global sustainability tech platform, and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) business Refinitiv have partnered to develop a new SFDR Reporting Tool for Investors.

Media & Press January 11, 2023

Infront, Clarity AI extend partnership for ESG data

This new deal sees Infront onboard the full suite of Clarity AI’s ESG data. This will increase the data granularity it can offer its clients on one of the most pressing issues for both investment managers and their clients.

Media & Press January 9, 2023

US-based Clarity AI to team up with Saudi government to drive data-driven businesses in the Kingdom

The two will work together to explore potential areas of cooperation and exchange experiences in using big data.

Media & Press January 9, 2023

Data firms to receive a sustainability boost thanks to Saudi agreement with Clarity AI

Saudi firms are set to receive a boost in sustainable business practices thanks to an agreement between the Kingdom’s Ministry of Economy and Planning and technology platform Clarity AI.

Press Release January 5, 2023

Saudi Arabia Ministry of Economy & Planning and Clarity AI Sign MOU to Develop Sustainability Reporting Capabilities and Framework in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy & Planning and Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability technology platform, announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at bolstering the sustainable practices of businesses ...

Media & Press December 23, 2022

Can SFDR live up to promises of greater transparency?

A looming update to the EU regulation has sent fund managers scrambling to downgrade Article 9 funds to Article 8 status. Patricia Pina, head of product research at sustainability tech firm Clarity AI, also identifies potential issues within this are...

Media & Press December 23, 2022

ESG round-up

Clarity AI has partnered with Refinitiv to develop a tool to help London Stock Exchange Group’s customers comply with the EU’s SFDR regulation through accurate reporting.

Media & Press December 23, 2022

LSEG and Clarity AI team up for SFDR tool

Sustainability tech platform Clarity AI has partnered with London Stock Exchange Group-owned Refinitiv to develop an SFDR data coverage tool. SFDR Reporting Professional will feature combined capabilities from both companies, leveraging data coverage...

Media & Press December 20, 2022

LSEG, Clarity AI to Launch SFDR Reporting Tool for Investors

ESG analytics and data science platform Clarity AI announced today a new partnership with financial markets data and infrastructure provider and LSEG company Refinitiv to develop a new tool to help LSEG customers comply with SFDR reporting requiremen...

Media & Press December 20, 2022

LSEG and Clarity AI partner for SFDR reporting tool

Refintiv, a data company owned by London Stock Exchange Group, has partnered with Clarity AI to develop a new product to help LSEG customers comply with Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.

Press Release December 20, 2022

Clarity AI and LSEG Announce Partnership to Provide New SFDR Reporting Tool for Investors

SFDR Reporting Professional powered by Clarity AI will help LSEG’s customers comply with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) through accurate reporting of 20 mandatory and optional fields Clarity-AI’s analytics will combine LSE...

Media & Press December 19, 2022

Klarna taps Clarity AI tech to showcase sustainability data on tech brands

Shoppers using Klarna’s app will now see eco-badges attached to the electronics products they buy. Buy now, pay later shoppers who use Klarna’s app will soon be able to review the environmental and sustainability credentials of the tech brands ...

Media & Press December 19, 2022

Klarna to provide shoppers with sustainability data for electronic goods

Klarna is using data sourced from Clarity AI to promote environmentally conscious brands to its global network of more than 150 million active shoppers. The initiative will initially focus on the power-hungry consumer eleconics industry, which is exp...

Media & Press December 19, 2022

Clarity AI Technology Empowers Consumers to Shop Consciously with Klarna

“We were looking for a partner that not only provides clear and independent data, but also offers a seamless technical integration. As a digital-native tech company, Clarity AI was a natural choice for us. We speak the same language; it’s [&h...

Media & Press December 19, 2022

Klarna taps Clarity AI to boost environmentally conscious brands

Klarna will initially feature ways to shop consciously – powered by Clarity AI’s capabilities – to those shopping for electronics across thousands of brands in 22 countries around the world.

Press Release December 19, 2022

Clarity AI Technology Empowers Consumers to Shop Consciously with Klarna

Klarna is using Clarity AI’s data and capabilities to promote environmentally conscious brands to 150 million shoppers Clarity AI – the leading global sustainability tech platform – announced today that Klarna, the global leader in the generati...

Media & Press December 15, 2022

People & Appointments: Rebeca Minguela, founder and CEO of Clarity AI, is now on the PRI Board of Directors

The Principles for Responsible Investment has elected Rebeca Minguela, founder and CEO of Clarity AI, for the service provider board seat. Minguela founded Clarity AI more than six years ago and previously worked as global head of digital transformat...

Media & Press December 12, 2022

A stewardship code for the EU?

Regulation will boost fund naming consistency and disclosures but more work is needed to ensure EU rules impact the real economy, speakers told a webinar hosted by Environmental Finance and sponsored by Clarity AI.

Media & Press December 7, 2022

Active risk and the alignment of both equity and fixed income portfolios with the EU taxonomy

Invesco's latest research leverages Clarity AI's EU Taxonomy data to explore the impact on active risks when aligning both equity and fixed income portfolios with the EU taxonomy regulations

Media & Press December 7, 2022

‘The great reclassification’ strikes Article 9 funds as second SFDR phase approaches

Thomas Willman, senior product specialist at Clarity AI, comment on the recent SFDR regulations and how they are playing out in the market, "the future is positive for Article 9 funds that can meet the reporting requirements."

Media & Press December 5, 2022

Clarity AI fiabilise la donnée extra-financière

Caceis a sélectionné la fintech experte de la durabilité pour la rendre accessible depuis sa nouvelle place de marché. “Nous indiquons en un clic le degré de confiance de ces données, un niveau de finesse qu’aucun compétiteur ne livre ...

Press Release November 30, 2022

Rahn+Bodmer Co. Incorporates New Sustainability Capabilities Powered by Clarity AI

Clarity AI’s ESG Risk, Exposures and UN SDG’s Impact Modules will be available for all Rahn+Bodmer Co. Clients

Press Release November 21, 2022

Clarity AI: Legacy Data Providers Have Discrepancies of More Than 20% in 13% of Direct Emissions Data

In a sample of more than 30,000 data points from three leading data providers, discrepancies were present more than 40% of the time. Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, announced today that of approximately 6,500 public compa...

Media & Press November 18, 2022

Sustainable Switch Newsletter – In Conversation

In this edition of the Sustainable Switch Newsletter, the "In Conversation" is focused on recent insights from our Head of Product Research & Innovation, Patricia Pina. She provides her thoughts on sustainable finance regulation in Europe.

Media & Press November 18, 2022

La banca se conjura contra el ‘greenwashing’ y se abraza a la economía conductual

VIII Jornadas de Pensiones organizadas por Cinco Días e Ibercaja. El cumplimiento de los criterios ESG en materia de sostenibilidad y las fuertes pérdidas que acumulan muchos pequeños inversores ponen a prueba al sistema financiero.

Media & Press November 16, 2022

Les fonds article 9 pointés du doigt

Dans une étude récente sur le respect des règles de SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation), Clarity AI pointe des insuffisances du côté des fonds “article 9”.

Press Release November 14, 2022

CACEIS hosts Clarity AI on its Connect Store

Clarity AI will provide CACEIS clients comprehensive sustainability analysis and reporting solutions CACEIS, a leading European asset servicing group, and Clarity AI, a cutting-edge sustainability technology platform, have announced a partnership tha...

Media & Press November 10, 2022

Study shows SFDR Article 9 funds’ shortcomings

The EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation is being used as much as a fund labelling system as it is a reporting requirement. So, are the funds classified under SFDR’s Article 9 – those that have environmental and social object...

Media & Press November 3, 2022

Asset Managers Hit by More Bad News on Top-Ranked ESG Funds

Europe’s highest-ranking sustainable fund category keeps getting dragged down by controversial revelations. Known as Article 9, the designation may be stripped from hundreds of funds in the coming months, industry estimates show.

Media & Press November 3, 2022

20% of sustainable funds ‘fall short’ of SFDR standards

This means they have more than 10% of their investments in companies that have violations of the UN Global Compact principles or the OECD Guidelines for multinational enterprises.

Media & Press November 3, 2022

Article 9 funds might be noncompliant with ‘do no significant harm’ criteria

According to a recent assessment of 15,000 funds and their Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) classifications, research showed that many Article 9 funds might be noncompliant with the regulation’s ‘do no significant harm’ criteria...

Media & Press November 3, 2022

One in five Article 9 funds hold companies violating ‘do no harm’ principles

Research by Clarity AI finds companies viewed as sustainable violate UN Global Compact principles or OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises.

Media & Press November 3, 2022

Study Raises Doubts Around Sustainability of EU’s Top ESG Funds

Europe’s greenest fund category may not be as sustainable as its classification suggests, according to a report published on Thursday by Clarity AI, a sustainability technology platform.

Press Release November 3, 2022

Clarity AI: Many Article 9 Funds Fall Short of SFDR Requirements

Nearly 20% of Article 9 funds have more than 10% of their investments in companies that have violations of the UNGC principles or the OECD Guidelines for multinational enterprises Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, announced...

Media & Press October 28, 2022

Clarity AI: Über 80 % der Aktiengesellschaften im Nahen Osten und Nordafrika legen keine quantitativen Nachhaltigkeitsdaten offen

Clarity AI, die führende globale Nachhaltigkeitsplattform, gab heute bekannt, dass bei einer Stichprobe von 40.000 Aktiengesellschaften nur etwa 30 % mindestens eine quantitative Nachhaltigkeitskennzahl ausweisen.

Media & Press October 28, 2022

Clarity AI: oltre l’80% delle società quotate in borsa del Medio Oriente e del Nord Africa non divulga alcun dato quantitativo sulla sostenibilità

In tutto il mondo, solo il 30% circa delle società quotate divulga almeno un parametro quantitativo sulla sostenibilità. Poiché tra meno di 70 giorni entreranno in vigore ulteriori requisiti previsti dal regolamento UE sulla divulgazione della fin...

Media & Press October 27, 2022

Clarity AI: More than 80% of the Public Companies in the Middle East and North Africa Do Not Disclose Any Quantitative Sustainability Data

Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, announced today that in a sample of 40,000 public companies, approximately only 30% report at least one quantitative sustainability metric. As further requirements under the EU’s Sustaina...

Press Release October 26, 2022

More than 80% of the Public Companies in the Middle East and North Africa Do Not Disclose Any Quantitative Sustainability Data

Worldwide, approximately only 30% of public companies disclose at least one quantitative sustainability metric October 26, 2022 – New York City. Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, announced today that in a sample of 40,000...

Media & Press October 14, 2022

Clarity AI Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Rebeca Minguela, Clarity AI Founder and CEO, Named one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at 2022 Builders and Innovators Summit

Media & Press October 14, 2022

Top 50 IAM partners with sustainability data provider

Copernicus Wealth Management has agreed to a three-year deal with Clarity AI. Clarity AI analyses more than 50,000 companies and uses machine learning to generate its data, it said.

Media & Press October 14, 2022

Copernicus setzt auf Clarity AI bei Nachhaltigkeitsmessung

Der Vermögensverwalter Copernicus will Nachheitigkeitskriterien stärker in die Anlageentscheidungen einfliessen lassen. Dafür hat man eine Partnerschaft mit einer auf ESG-Bewertung spezialisierten Technologieplattform vereinbart.

Media & Press October 13, 2022

Copernicus Wealth Management si rafforza sugli Esg con Clarity AI

Copernicus Wealth Management includerà gli insight di sostenibilità di Clarity AI nelle proprie decisioni di investimento. Basandosi su big data e machine learning, Clarity AI valuta la sostenibilità e l’impatto degli investimenti di un portafog...

Press Release October 13, 2022

Copernicus Wealth Management Inks Deal to Provide Best-in-Class Sustainability Analytics Capabilities from Clarity AI

With demand for sustainable investments growing at 109%, the need to offer Swiss clients robust solutions is clear. Copernicus Wealth Management, a Swiss leading wealth manager with offices in Lugano and Zurich, announced a three-year agreement with ...

Press Release October 12, 2022

Clarity AI Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Goldman Sachs is recognizing Clarity AI Founder and CEO, Rebeca Minguela, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2022 at its Builders and Innovators Summit. “They have made extraordinary contributions to a wide range of fields, and all of ...

Media & Press October 11, 2022

Clarity AI: The Power Of Big Data In ESG

With the ESG investment market now over one-third of total gross assets, many investors are turning to Clarity AI as a one-stop-shop for all their sustainability data needs.

Media & Press October 3, 2022

This is not an ESG article

Rebeca Minguela, CEO & Founder of Clarity AI, argues to make progress responding to the most profound societal problems we collectively face, we need to refocus the conversation.

Media & Press October 1, 2022

New Global ESGFinTech100 Recognises the Tech Companies Helping Financial Institutions Meet ESG Objectives

The leading innovators in climate risk, sustainability, social responsibility and governance in financial services were named today on the ESGFinTech100 list.

Media & Press September 20, 2022

Clarity AI: Whitewashing the Green Out of Brands Working Towards Transparency in Sustainability Won’t Save the Planet

Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, announced today that it believes the positive viral attention Patagonia received last week and the negative viral attention H&M and other fast-fashion brands received over the past few ...

Press Release September 19, 2022

Clarity AI: Whitewashing the Green Out of Brands Working towards Transparency in Sustainability Won’t Save the Planet

A few days ago, Yvon Chouinard – the Chairman of Patagonia – announced that he will be donating the entire company, worth $3 billion, to fight climate change. Social networks were on fire sharing the news and supporting Chouinard – CEOs, fashio...

Media & Press September 1, 2022

Clarity AI Partners With BlackRock’s eFront on ESG Analytics for Private Investors

Sustainability tech company Clarity AI has begun providing analytics to private equity investors to meet growing demand for ESG data and analysis from the alternative finance sector. The New York-based company will leverage its sustainability data on...

Media & Press August 31, 2022

9 green cloud startups that investors are betting on to cash in on a $2 trillion climate opportunity

As the planet warms, tech companies are finding ways to reduce environmental impacts. As of 2021, venture-capital firms around the world had invested over $30 billion in climate-tech startups offering services like remote sensing tools to calculate c...

Media & Press August 30, 2022

vestr adds ESG reporting feature from Clarity AI

“We are very excited to see our capabilities live in vestr’s DELTA platform and to be able to bring societal impact to markets to an even broader base of clients. We have the most comprehensive sustainability tech kit available on […]

Media & Press August 20, 2022

Knowing when to divest

Until new regulations arrive, investors should conduct a deep-dive analysis and engage with companies to determine which are not as sustainable as they appear.

Media & Press August 8, 2022

El verano de la inversión sostenible

En virtud de una evolución del reglamento europeo sobre productos financieros, conocido como Green Mifid II, los bancos y asesores financieros tienen la obligación de preguntar a sus clientes si quieren que sus fondos de inversión tengan en cuenta...

Media & Press August 8, 2022

Clarity AI partners with BlackRock

Technology platform Clarity AI is partnering with Blackrock’s alternative investment management platform eFront. The partnership will enable general and limited partners using eFront to generate quantitative sustainability assessments of altern...

Media & Press August 8, 2022

BlackRock’s eFront Partners with Clarity AI on ESG Data for Private Markets Investors

Clarity AI announced today a new partnership with BlackRock’s alternative investment management platform eFront, enabling private market investors to generate quantitative sustainability assessments of their alternative investment portfolios. The p...

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Press Release August 2, 2022

Clarity AI est désigné parmis les leaders par un bureau d’étude indépendant, pour les données, les notations et les analyses ESG

Clarity AI a été distingué dans 7 des 10 critères, soit plus que tout autre fournisseur évalué Clarity AI a annoncé aujourd’hui avoir été désigné un leader dans le rapport “The Forrester New Wave™: ESG Ratings, Data, And Anal...

Media & Press August 2, 2022

SFDR could revolutionise reporting but don’t wait for data

There is a job to do in rebuilding trust in investors’ ability to report on sustainability credentials, especially as the asset management industry has recently been hit by some high-profile greenwashing scandals.

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Press Release August 2, 2022

Clarity AI è tra i leader in un report sui rating, dati e analisi ESG elaborati da Forrester, società di ricerca indipendente

Clarity AI ha ricevuto un rating “differenziato” in 7 criteri su 10, il miglior risultato di ogni altro fornitore in questa valutazione. Clarity AI oggi ha annunciato di essere stato nominato tra i leader nel documento “The Forres...

Press Release August 2, 2022

Clarity AI Named a Leader in ESG Ratings, Data, And Analytics Report by Independent Research Firm

Clarity AI received a differentiated rating in 7 out of 10 criteria, the most of any vendor in the evaluation New York City – Clarity AI announced today that they have been named a leader in “The Forrester New Wave™: […]

Media & Press July 30, 2022

Gallery: 100 days to COP27

As we reach 100 days to COP27 we asked asset managers: What is the most urgent issue for the asset management industry that needs tackling at COP27? Clarity AI, VP of Product provides his perspective on the COP27 agenda.

Media & Press July 27, 2022

Institutional investors divided on SEC emissions reporting proposals

Proposals from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to mandate public companies to report their carbon emissions have generated an avalanche of responses, including some strongly opposed and others pushing the SEC to increase its coverage....

Media & Press July 26, 2022

War prompts boardrooms to prioritise tackling financial crime

Anti-financial crime is finally moving up the governance agenda for companies and investors. Organisations must already comply with a slew of regulations aiming to identify and prevent financial crimes such as corruption, money laundering and fraud. ...

Media & Press July 12, 2022

Clarity AI onboards Nordic life insurer: “We see good traction for our SFDR and EU Taxonomy offering

Clarity AI has developed a product alongside one of the biggest asset managers in the Nordic region. The regulatory environment has prompted one of the region’s biggest life insurers to start using the platform.

Media & Press July 4, 2022

Rebeca Minguela: “Evitamos los juicios binarios: decir si una empresa es mala o buena”

Hace cinco años, Rebeca Minguela fundó Clarity AI, una firma dedicada a recabar todos los datos empresariales sobre métricas vinculadas con la contaminación, la gobernanza y los efectos de las compañías sobre la sociedad, para después agregarl...

Media & Press July 4, 2022

Tougher Enforcement, Regulation on ESG Funds a “Wake-up Call”

In February 2022, 20% of funds registered under SFDR’s Article 8 were found to be ‘questionable’, in terms of the credibility of their ESG characteristics. In March 2022, sustainability technology provider Clarity AI said equity funds labelled...

Media & Press July 1, 2022

Protocol Source Code Newsletter

Clarity AI's Rebeca Minguela said lots of investors misunderstand ESG, even Elon Musk: “Many investors believe it might be only focused on climate impact. Not just ‘many investors’ — even Elon Musk tweeted about it.”

Media & Press July 1, 2022

Elon Musk is smart — but he doesn’t understand ESG, tech CEO says

In an interview last month with CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe,” Rebeca Minguela spoke of the confusion surrounding what ESG actually means. “Many investors believe it might be only focused on climate impact,” she said. “Not just ‘many inves...

Media & Press June 27, 2022

Rebeca Minguela: Sorry, Elon Musk, but you’ve got it all wrong about ESG and Tesla

Dear Mr. Musk: Recently, you called environmental, social, and corporate governance an “outrageous scam” following the removal of Tesla, your flagship company, from S&P’s ESG Index. While I respect and applaud the positive impact Tesla is havin...

Media & Press June 24, 2022

Transparency is a ‘huge problem’ when it comes to sustainable investment, says Clarity AI CEO

Rebeca Minguela, founder and CEO of Clarity AI, says that’s a challenge that applies not only to the climate crisis, but also to areas like diversity and other social issues.

Media & Press June 17, 2022

Los estudiantes del CESGA de EFFAS tendrán acceso a los datos de empresas, fondos y gobiernos de Clarity AI

La federación europea de asociaciones de analistas financieros ha llegado a un acuerdo con la plataforma tecnológica.

Press Release June 15, 2022

EFFAS CESGA students will have access to Clarity AI’s company, fund, and government data

The European Federation of Financial Analyst Societies (EFFAS) has reached an agreement with the sustainability technological platform, Clarity AI. Candidates preparing for the Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) exam will be able to access Clarity AI’s ...

Media & Press June 2, 2022

Clarity AI soutiendra le reporting SFDR de BlackRock

Les données de Clarity AI sont déjà intégrées à Aladdin et mises à disposition des clients de BlackRock pour répondre à leurs besoins en termes de reporting SFDR

Media & Press June 2, 2022

BlackRock taps ClarityAI for SFDR reporting

Sustainability tech vendor ClarityAI has announced that its sustainability data will be used by BlackRock in preparation for its reporting under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) framework.

Media & Press June 2, 2022

Clarity AI’s sustainability data to support BlackRock’s Enterprise SFDR reporting

Clarity AI, a Global sustainability tech platform Clarity AI's sustainability data has been integrated into BlackRock’s Aladdin platform in preparation for the firm's enterprise reporting for the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) fra...

Media & Press June 1, 2022 • Emanuela Kerencheva

BlackRock Partners with Clarity AI to Offer Aladdin Users Data for SFDR Reporting

Sustainability analytics and data science platform Clarity AI announced today that investment giant BlackRock is utilizing its sustainability data, integrated into BlackRock’s Aladdin platform, to support enterprise reporting for the EU’s Sustai...

Press Release June 1, 2022

Clarity AI’s Sustainability Data and Capabilities Will Support BlackRock’s Enterprise SFDR Reporting

Clarity AI, the global sustainability tech platform, announced today that their sustainability data, integrated into BlackRock’s Aladdin platform, is being utilized in preparation for BlackRock’s enterprise reporting for the Sustainable Finance D...

Company News, Media & Press May 26, 2022

The Challenges in Sustainable Finance

Our Founder & CEO, Rebeca Minguela, joined CNBC live at Davos to talk through sustainable finance. “In order to prioritize where to focus to have a better Impact of course you need to measure first. Helping investors and companies assess [&...

Media & Press May 23, 2022

‘Do-good’ measures don’t do at all

A multitude of methodologies to rate businesses is causing confusion for ethical investors. Individual investors who entrust their money to funds espousing environmental, social and governance principles may - unwittingly - be helping finance compani...

Media & Press May 4, 2022

Sustainable Switch Newsletter – ESG Lens

In this edition of the Sustainable Switch newsletter, the ESG Lens is focused on a recent Clarity AI data insight. When using each nation’s respective major stock index as a proxy, France scores well against other large-GDP European nations in Clar...

Media & Press April 12, 2022 • Hiten Samtani

SEC’s climate proposals are “wake-up call” for real estate

Big impact on major operators and investors; opportunity for startups The real estate industry is built on other people’s money. A lot of those investors will now be asking tough questions about climate change, thanks to new regulations proposed by...

Media & Press April 11, 2022

Putting The “Green” Back Into Greenbacks With Climate Fintech.

Climate change is driving rapid, unprecedented, and in many cases unpredictable shifts across our planet. Many of the foundational assumptions upon which we have built our financial services are changing. And fast.

Media & Press March 23, 2022

SEC Fires Starting Gun On ESG Disclosures; Mixed Reactions

While a US story, the actions by the regulator of the world’s largest economy will spark commentary and possible emulation around the world. Already, the suggestion that firms should describe in detail their environmental impact is prompting pushba...

Media & Press March 18, 2022

Less than 5% of Article 8 revenues come from green activities, study finds

Research by Clarity AI suggests that Article 8 funds are barely more taxonomy-aligned than Article 6 funds.

Media & Press March 17, 2022

Tiny 7% of sample 31,000 equity funds have more than 10% ‘green revenue’

Only a small fraction of revenues from funds that are often classified as green contribute to mitigating climate change, a new study has found, which raises concerns about investors being misled by supposedly ‘green’ funds.

Media & Press March 17, 2022

‘Sustainable’ funds are no more green than traditional products, study finds

Investment funds that market themselves as sustainable under European rules get similar levels of "green revenues" through the companies they invest in as traditional funds, according to a new study published on Thursday.

Media & Press March 17, 2022

SFDR Article 8 Funds Not Taxonomy-Aligned

Delays to corporate sustainability reporting legislation makes investor assessments more challenging, says Clarity AI. Equity funds labelled as Article 8 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) are no more aligned with the e...

Press Release March 17, 2022

EU Taxonomy: Using Tech to Analyze “Green” Fund Performance

Only 7% of a sample of 31,000 equity funds have more than 10% “green revenues,” as defined in the EU taxonomy The EU Taxonomy aims to align market participants on definitions of sustainability, but investors need to dig deeper to […]

Media & Press March 4, 2022

EU sustainability regulations: Why wealth managers need better data, analysis and insights

CAPTIAL MONITOR: ‘Compliance’ is well established as one of the biggest words in wealth management. But, with the climate crisis now front and centre, and corporate behaviour under scrutiny like never before, its scope and strategic importance ha...

Media & Press February 25, 2022 • Ian Horne

Can Artificial Intelligence Inspire Our ESG Strategies?

Citywire — Responsible investing is challenging, nuanced and, in places, subjective. Can artificial intelligence make the job easier? This week’s Tech Travels covers two of my favourite topics. Artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable inv...

Media & Press February 10, 2022

How data science can transform ESG investing

CAPITAL MONITOR: ESG ratings have traditionally been compiled in a laborious and often seemingly arbitrary manner. Poring through company reports, listening to analyst briefings, and unearthing what industry developments and news one can find before ...

Media & Press January 13, 2022

Sustainable reporting ‘for all investments’ is about to increase

CNBC EUROPE — SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Rebeca Minguela, founder and CEO of Sustainable tech platform Clarity AI, discusses the future of sustainable reporting and its regulation in the near future.

Media & Press December 21, 2021

Why wealth managers must deliver greater levels of transparency and granularity to their clients

CAPITAL MONITOR: When Bloomberg reported earlier this year that ESG assets were on track to be worth $52trn by 2025 – more than a third of the total forecast for worldwide assets under management – it will have reflected a […]

Media & Press December 3, 2021 • Simon Jessup

Softbank led $50M funding round for Clarity AI

Reuters: Softbank Group Corp’s Vision Fund 2 has led the latest funding round for sustainability data technology platform Clarity AI, alongside existing investors including BlackRock, valuing the start-up at $450 million. The $50 million fund...

Press Release December 2, 2021

SoftBank and BlackRock Invest in Sustainability Tech Firm Clarity AI

Clarity AI, an award-winning sustainability tech firm, is now valued at $450 million after raising $50 million in its latest funding round.

Media & Press December 2, 2021

Clarity AI captures 44 million (Euros) and adds Softbank and the former Apple Design Director as shareholders

Clarity Al, the technology company founded by Rebeca Minguela, that allows investors to manage the social and environmental impact of their portfolios through a technology platform in the cloud, has closed a financing round of 50 million dollars.

Media & Press March 29, 2021

Clarity AI partners with BNP Paribas Securities Services and its platform Manaos

Manaos users will now be able to access Clarity AI’s vast universe of sustainability data and insights.

Press Release January 14, 2021

New minority investment and strategic partnership with BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager

Clarity AI’s sustainability platform will be integrated with Aladdin®, BlackRock’s end-to-end operating system for investment professionals.

Company News December 5, 2020

New partnership with Banco Inversis, a subsidiary of Banca March

Inversis will offer its clients a real-time solution for sustainability and social impact evaluation of organizations and investment portfolios.

Press Release October 29, 2020

Clarity AI Raises $15m to Fuel Expansion of Platform

The platform empowers investors to manage the societal impact of their portfolios. The round has been led by Deutsche Börse AG and co-investor Mundi Ventures.

Company News October 28, 2020

New partnership with Allfunds

Clients of Allfunds, the world’s largest fund distribution network with more than €1 trillion assets under administration, will be able to access Clarity AI’s ESG, sustainability and impact information.

Media & Press September 29, 2020 • CNBC

Rebeca Minguela discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated ESG investing trend

Rebeca Minguela, founder and CEO of Clarity AI, discusses the rising demand for ESG tracking and monitoring and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on that trend.

Company News October 19, 2017

Rebeca Minguela wins the ‘Women in Fintech’ prize at the BBVA Open Talent 2017 competition

Clarity AI "Named top 10 fintech start-up worldwide by BBVA Open Talent (Aug 2017)."

Media & Press August 10, 2017 • Forbes

Young Social Entrepreneurs Who Are Making The World A Better Place

"Also new to the YGL community this year is Rebeca Minguela, founder and CEO of Clarity, a company that uses data science to address the problem of unequal capital allocation."

Media & Press May 26, 2017 • World Economic Forum

Investing responsibly can unlock trillions of dollars – here’s how

"Through machine learning algorithms, Clarity estimates the needs of the population and determines how companies are actually covering those needs in relation to the capital used."

Media & Press May 21, 2017 • El Mundo

The most important young Spanish woman you don’t know… but should

"Clarity measures two things: the behaviour of the company and the impact of its activity. The investor will be able to invest according their interests and conscience, leveraging multiple sources of data and information."

Media & Press March 31, 2017 • El País

The only Spaniard among the hundred Young Global Leaders

"Rebeca Minguela is one in a million. The only Spaniard among the hundred Young Global Leaders recognized by the World Economic Forum for her social innovation leadership."

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Different Means to Shared Ends

Clarity AI Joins Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), Strengthening Its Role in Shaping Sustainable Investment Through Data and Expertise

AI: A Driver for More Sustainable Decisions

What Biodiversity Developments Happened at COP16?

Gaps remain despite progress on PAI reporting, as regulators told to step up scrutiny

ESMA Sets 2024 Corporate Reporting Priorities, Emphasizes Double Materiality and Sustainability Compliance

COP16: The Role of Technology in Global Biodiversity

Providing clarity around sustainability and AI for a brighter future

EU watchdog to clarify ESG fund naming rules after backlash

ESMA considering clarification to naming rules after green bond backlash

FCA ‘right to hold the line’ says Abdrn as SDR labels hit double digits

The Percentage of Companies Reporting Their Carbon Emissions Remains Stagnant at 80%

El porcentaje de empresas que informan sobre sus emisiones de carbono se estanca en el 80%

Rules Bolster Asset Owners’ Sustainability Efforts

El porcentaje de empresas que informan sobre sus emisiones de carbono se estanca en el 80%, según un estudio

Corporate Carbon Disclosure Rates Plateau at 80%, with Only 60% Reporting Scope 3 Emissions

Measuring More Than Hot Air

El 20% de los fondos sostenibles españoles están expuestos a las nuevas directrices de ESMA sobre sostenibilidad

Las nuevas directrices ESG de ESMA: el camino hacia el cumplimiento será complicado

Bumpy ride for asset managers as new EU ESG labels for funds deadline approaches

Ambition and ambivalence: the story of corporate transition plans

Clarity AI statement related to ESG Rating and Data Products Codes of Conduct

Oil and gas firms hide climate impacts in investments

Por qué el sector energético evita revelar completamente sus emisiones

Why the Energy Sector is Avoiding Full Emissions Disclosure

Why the Energy Sector is Avoiding Full Emissions Disclosure

Clarity AI and SozialBank Join Forces to Enhance Sustainable Finance Solutions and Drive Impactful Change

Investors divided over usefulness of Scope 3 data

Not All Companies Disclose Emissions From Their Investments, and That’s a Problem for Investors

Clarity AI and Avalor Join Forces to Elevate Sustainability Wealth Management Services in Switzerland

Report shows only 9% of top oil and gas companies report Scope 3 emissions from investments

Clarity AI and Avalor collaborate on sustainability in Switzerland

90% of energy firms omit Scope 3 reporting

Less than 10% of top oil and gas companies report Scope 3 emissions from their investments

Only 9% of the Top Oil and Gas Companies Report Scope 3 Emissions from their Investments, Leading to Discrepancies in Portfolio Carbon Footprinting

Clarity AI Named a Leader in ESG Data and Analytics for Investors and Corporates

Clarity AI Named a Leader in ESG Data and Analytics for Investors and Corporates

Bringing clarity to ESG data

Satellite Data Reveals Significant Underreporting of GHG Emissions in Oil & Gas Sector

Clarity AI Named a Leader in ESG Data and Analytics for Investors and Corporates

Syz Asset Management and Clarity AI partner up

Syz AM enrichit son reporting durable avec Clarity AI

Clarity AI and Syz Asset Management Join Forces to Advance in Swiss Climate Disclosures

Majority of large-cap companies fail to quantify impacts of their decarbonisation efforts

Climate plans failing to quantify impact of decarbonisation measures

Study: Most companies reporting about decarbonization measures don’t quantify impact

Descarbonización: más información que cuantificación

40% of companies fail to quantify decarbonization efforts, study finds

Just 40% of high emitting firms disclose impacts of decarbonisation actions

Only 40% of High Emitting Companies Disclose and Quantify Impacts of Decarbonization Actions

ING se alía con Clarity AI para ofrecer tecnología sostenible a sus clientes

ING se alía con Clarity AI para ofrecer información a los clientes sobre su huella de carbono

ING Spain Teams up with Clarity AI to Offer Sustainable Technology Solutions to its Customers

$40bn divestment threat looms over EU ESG funds under new guidelines

Il 44% dei fondi con termini ambientali nel nome potrebbe violare le norme Ue

Clarity: metà dei fondi deve cambiare nome

Leveraging AI in the Fragmented US Regulatory Landscape

40% of EU Funds May Rebrand or Sell Assets to Meet New ESG Rules

What do ESMA’s sustainable fund-naming rules mean for asset managers?

EMEA EU Fund Names Rules: Too Much Too Soon?

44% of funds impacted by ESMA, full research and methodology

44% of funds impacted by ESMA, full research and methodology

El 44% de los fondos ESG no cumple la nueva normativa europea sobre esta denominación

Clarity AI: 44% of funds hit by ESMA rules

Nearly half of funds using environmental terms hold assets in breach of PaB exclusion criteria

More than 40% of ESG funds would breach ESMA naming rules, Clarity AI says

ESMA publishes final guidance on ESG fund names

Esma publishes guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability related terms

Clarity AI and green benefit Partner to Enhance Impact Strategies Through Technology

Alive & Kicking: The Future of ESG

Clarity AI and green benefit Partner to Enhance Impact Strategies Through Technology

Will AI be transformative for ESG data?

Clarity AI o cómo impulsar la inversión Responsable

SEC Puts Climate Rule on Hold

Companies report lower, but unreliable, emissions

Without the use of third-party auditors in carbon reporting, companies report lower, but unreliable, emissions