We all know that climate change is a critical topic for all of us. COP27 couldn’t be clearer on this. But organisations are having to learn how to report and manage their impact and influence on the planet, and this can be a complex process to manage.

At a recent keynote speech in London, Solidatus Co-CEO Philip Dutton said that "the demon of complexity is the thing we’re all struggling with.” But do the trappings of pivoting towards a more data-driven business really have to be so complex?

“If we do our jobs right, we can save the planet.”

Meeting the requirements of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) criteria marks a commitment to building a more sustainable organisation and ultimately a climate positive company. But with so many standards, disclosures and rating methods, alongside the new data sources required to meet them, how do you understand how data requirements intersect whilst maintaining high-level control?

For the Chief Data Officer there’s a lot open to interpretation when it comes to their environmental, social and corporate governance obligations and objectives. Here are 7 areas that are key to successful ESG strategy and practice.