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Map the sustainable finance ecosystem — including regulators, NGOs, and research providers — and explain their interactions
Which NGO has developed more than 170 partnerships with financial institutions to influence sustainable finance strategy?
WWF, with more than 300 people dedicated to sustainable finance, has developed more than 170 partnerships with financial institutions. It plays a key role in global platforms such as the TNFD and the SBTi.
Which European authority is responsible for overseeing financial markets and integrating ESG considerations into regulation?
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is the central regulator of the European Union's financial markets. According to its 2023-2028 strategy, it aims to build a trust environment for sustainable investment by integrating ESG considerations into European regulation and supervisory practices.
Which collaborative initiative brings together more than 5,000 signatories committed to responsible investment?
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) constitute the global reference network with more than 5,000 signatories. They were launched in 2006 and play a key role in promoting sustainable investment.
What percentage of ESG data providers are affiliated with Anglo-Saxon groups according to the AMF?
According to the AMF, 80% of ESG data providers are affiliated with Anglo-Saxon groups, often publicly listed. This sector has experienced significant consolidation through major acquisitions such as those carried out by MSCI.
True or False: ESG data providers are mostly independent and not affiliated with Anglo-Saxon groups.
According to the AMF, 80% of ESG data providers are affiliated with Anglo-Saxon groups, often publicly listed. Examples include MSCI, Sustainalytics, and ISS ESG.
True or False: Climate Action 100+ represents more than $68 trillion in assets under management.
Climate Action 100+ was created in 2017 and brings together more than 600 institutional investors representing over $68 trillion in assets under management. These investors are engaged with the largest greenhouse gas emitters.
ESMA Strategy 2023-2028
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ESMA aims to 'build and maintain a trust environment for sustainable investment' by integrating ESG considerations into European regulation and supervisory practices.
Categorize items by dragging them to the appropriate zones
Items to categorize:
Regulatory bodies
NGOs
ESG data providers
The sustainable finance ecosystem comprises three main types of actors: regulatory bodies such as ESMA, NGOs such as WWF, and ESG data providers such as MSCI.