Workstreams

    FoSDA is currently prioritizing two working groups to make meaningful contributions to the discussion and resolution of critical ESG data issues.

    Policy & Regulations
    Working Group

    Thematics in Focus Working Group
    (this year - biodiversity)

    Policy & Regulations Working Group

    This working group focusses on providing strategic and technical input on matters related to policy and regulatory developments with respect to sustainability data analytics, indexes, and products. It seeks to engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including standard setters, policy makers, and regulators, and be a source of expertise to its members and broader financial markets participants as developments in this field continue to move at pace. 

    The Policy & Regulations Working Group is co-chaired by David Henry Doyle, Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at S&P Global, and Thomas Willman, Regulatory Lead at Clarity AI.

    Thematics in Focus - Biodiversity

    This work builds on the early identification by FoSDA in our 2020 report that Biodiversity data was an example of a data “hole”. Interest and focus on Biodiversity and Nature-based solutions have gained traction and the need to be clear about the definitions of data in this space have become more urgent. 

    The working group focusses on enhancing awareness around biodiversity and nature finance, data availability and highlighting the most important forward-looking areas. This is achieved through conducting research, engaging with experts in the field and publishing commentary papers and reports that highlight the most critical issues. The working group is chaired by Christopher Perceval, Senior Market Engagement Director at
    &P Global.