ESG Book, a global leader in sustainability data and technology, today announced a new partnership with Manaos, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas and modular investment services platform, built to simplify how institutional investors centralize portfolio data, connect ESG information, and report on the sustainability of their investment.

The collaboration combines Manaos' open-architecture platform with ESG Book's comprehensive data suite to empower institutional investors and asset managers to meet complex sustainability requirements and enable enhanced ESG investment decision-making.

Market demand for high-quality, granular ESG and climate data is growing sharply, driven by increasing sustainability regulations worldwide. More than 90% of executives expect to meaningfully increase their spending this year on ESG data, according to a 2023 Bloomberg survey1. The vast majority of respondents believe ESG data investment is required to keep pace with competitors or to develop a competitive advantage.

Through the new integration, Manaos' clients will gain access to a range of sustainability insights for security selection, analytics, and regulatory and client reporting. Covering over 50,000 companies worldwide, ESG Book's performance scores, raw attributes, SFDR data, and emissions datasets will be integrated with Manaos' cloud-based platform, enabling investors to confidently make investment decisions from a seamless and centralized source.

Franck Delbes, CEO of Manaos, said: "ESG Book's exceptional data quality, extensive coverage, and esteemed reputation within the industry constitutes a pivotal element to our aspirations to establish Manaos as the premier ESG data marketplace in Europe."

Dr Daniel Klier, CEO of ESG Book, said: "Driven by fast-changing market requirements and global regulation, demand for accessible, transparent ESG data is increasing worldwide. By combining Manaos' industry-leading investment software with ESG Book's next-generation data, we are arming investors with a powerful toolkit to manage and navigate the increasing complexities of sustainable investing."

Manaos' investment services marketplace enables investors to connect portfolio data with asset managers' fund inventories and ESG providers in a seamless and cost-efficient way to fulfill numerous use cases, including fund look-through, ESG data enrichment, and ESG reporting.

Combining market-leading sustainability and climate data with an ESG disclosure platform that provides access to almost 160,000 corporate disclosures and analytics, ESG Book directly connects companies with financial institutions. The firm's cloud-based sustainability dashboard is used by the world's largest companies and consultants for ESG performance management, peer benchmarking, and regulatory compliance.