Data for Better Investments: Sovereign Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Data Portal

The continued rise in sustainable investing is only matched by the continued demand for more and better data. The World Bank’s Sovereign ESG Data Portal includes 71 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) indicators ranging from water stress, coastal protection, forest cover loss, heating and cooling degree days, precipitation anomalies, and new data on economic and social rights. This video showcases the data portal features and capabilities and how sovereign ESG data can be incorporated into investment decision and financial analysis. Learn more: 00:00 Introduction to Sovereign Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) 00:31 Data sources, tools and features of the Sovereign ESG Data Portal 00:58 Example use case: Social score 01:40 Additional tools to customize your analysis ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.