The No. 1 ESG challenge organizations face: data

Oct 28, 2021

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Here's how companies can develop a strong ESG program and reporting underpinned by data. Image: Andreas Gücklhorn on Unsplash

Matt DiGuiseppe

Vice President of Research & ESG, Diligent Corporation

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Companies currently using software for ESG data collection, analysis and reporting

Just 9% of companies are actively using software for ESG data collection, analysis and reporting. Image: Diligent/OCEG

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28% of respondents are not at all confident there is mature, well-documented ESG capability. Image: Diligent/OCEG

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