Data provider SIX has launched new climate data sets, covering modelled and reported emissions data from over 33,000 companies globally. The new climate-specific data sets rely on regulatory, historical and forward-looking climate impacts from well-established providers, including MSCI and Inrate. In addition, carbon disclosure project data on greenhouse gas emissions will be made available. “Understanding, measuring and managing climate risk and opportunities, as well as the impact that these can have on investment decisions, is a critical area of focus for market participants and policy makers alike,” said Martina Macpherson, Head of ESG Product Strategy and Management for Financial Information at SIX. “As more climate risk monitoring and reporting are being required globally, the cost of compliance is increasing – both in operations and in terms of specialist ESG resources.” SIX has been working with established providers of basic, as well as specific, ESG and climate data. “We are committed to providing our clients high-quality and seamlessly integrated ESG data, information services and solutions,” Macpherson added. “This ambition is supported by the addition of these climate datasets.”
