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Webinar: The Future of Sustainability Data in an AI-driven Market

Published: March 21, 2024
Modified: August 13, 2025
Key Takeaways

Explore the dynamic data landscape in the sustainability industry and gain insight into the evolving needs and expectations of investors and their stakeholders as we navigate through key topics such as the demand for transparency in the sustainability industry, the evolution of data availability and accuracy over time, and where the market is headed.

Understand how AI’s evolving capabilities, alongside initiatives driving standardization, will shape a thriving future from reliable, trustworthy data to actionable insights.

Watch the replay of our recent webinar to gain valuable insights from industry leaders and financial professionals:

  • Understand the significance of a data-driven approach and the new demands of investors to accelerate environmental and social progress.
  • Explore the transformative impact of recent initiatives like the Net Zero Data Public Utility (NZDPU) in enhancing access to high-quality climate transition-related data.
  • Gain insights into the influence of AI over time to ensure the accuracy and reliability of sustainability data, and its value in transforming data into action.

Speakers:

  • Ben Macdonald, Managing Principal, Climate Market Strategy and Infrastructure group, CMSI Group
  • Greg Van Droogenbroeck, Director, ESG Data and Analytics Lead, Lazard Asset Management
  • Patricia Pina, Head of Product Research & Innovation, Clarity AI

Discussion moderated by Lorenzo Saa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Clarity AI.

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