Newsletter: April
Welcome to Canbury’s April newsletter. This month, we cover insights into our SDR solution, how we can help with your spring Stewardship Code submission, and our ESG company research. Scroll to learn more about our approach to TCFD and scenario analysis, CSDDD, and what our clients and partners have to say after 6 months of business.
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- Many thanks,
- The Canbury Team
A full-service ready-to-go SDR solution
KnowYourFunds and Canbury are partnering to provide asset owners and managers a full-service ready-to-go SDR solution. Our joint offering combines our expertise in sustainable investing and regulatory reporting with KnowYourFunds’ technology and data management capabilities. Our solution provides:
- SDR training tailored for sustainability, investment, and compliance teams
- Label and KPI selection for sustainable funds
- Fund-level reporting that is fully automated and at the click of a button
- Third-party assessment that is cost-effective and independent
- Ongoing maintenance including a full portfolio look through
Our partnership brings together deep industry knowledge, advanced technology, and a commitment to supporting our clients in their sustainable investing journey. If you’re interested in learning more about our SDR solution or you’d like to arrange a demo, please get in touch.
Supporting your Stewardship Code submission
The FRC’s spring Stewardship Code reporting deadline is fast approaching, with 30 April 2024 for asset managers and service providers, and 31 May 2024 for asset owners.
At Canbury, we prepare, support and review Stewardship code reporting. We are well-equipped to help you meet your deadline. Using our tech tools, we screen your stewardship report against the FRC’s Stewardship Code requirements to highlight any gaps, and supplement this screening with an analyst review. Our team will work closely with you to develop a comprehensive report.
Get in touch with Emmy Shaw (emmy.shaw@canbury.io) to learn more about how we can support you in the run-up to the spring Stewardship Code reporting deadline.
Our ESG company research
Our ESG company research
We have developed innovative AI search tools that harness the power of advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) to help investors and companies identify and assess deforestation risks within their supply chains. Our analysis focuses on key commodities associated with deforestation, such as cattle, soy, palm oil, coffee, and rubber.
By leveraging diverse data sources, from traditional news articles to advanced AI neural networks, we provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of deforestation risks. Our flexible AI framework allows us to extend our analysis to cover a broader range of environmental impacts and dependencies, with potential to give investors and companies a holistic view of their environmental risk exposure.
To learn more about how our AI capabilities and ESG company research can help you understand and manage your exposure to environmental risks, reach out to Ben Wilmot (ben.wilmot@canbury.io).
Our approach to TCFD and scenario analysis
We’ve developed an approach to scenario analysis that is efficient and easily comparable across strategies and portfolios. Our approach maps portfolios to the variables most likely to be impacted in different climate scenarios through academic research and NGFS models and data.
Scenario analysis is a core component of many climate reporting regulations, such as TCFD product-level reporting and ISSB S2 standards. At Canbury, we help leverage scenario analysis outputs in alignment with TCFD.
Click here to read more on scenarios, or get in touch with Vishal Kumar (vishal.kumar@canbury.io) if you’d like some advice on your scenario analysis or TCFD reporting.
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is a groundbreaking EU legislation that requires companies to conduct and report on due diligence regarding human rights and environmental impacts within their operations and supply chains. The directive aims to promote sustainable business practices, hold companies accountable for their impact, and ensure they identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for potential and actual adverse impacts.
While the CSDDD represents a significant step towards operationalising the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, its implementation may face challenges such due to the complexity of global supply chains and result in increased costs for businesses.
The CSDDD interlinks with other EU sustainability regulations, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU Taxonomy, and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), forming a comprehensive framework for promoting sustainable business practices and responsible investment in the EU.
Click here to read more about CSDDD. We also provide training events that include oversight on key regulations such as CSDDD; reach out to Will Martindale (will.martindale@canbury.io) to learn more.
6 months later: What our clients and partners have to say
6 months later: What our clients and partners have to say
Since our launch 6 months ago, we have been privileged to work with an incredible group of clients and partners who have trusted us to help them achieve their goals. As we reflect on this milestone, we wanted to share some of the feedback we’ve received.
