From the latest ESGTech innovations to the changing regulatory landscape, we outline the top data trends impacting the ESG investment industry in 2021 and the years to come. In part I, we summarise 1) the competitive landscape of the ESG data market, 2) how to measure sustainability innovation with patent filings, 3) popular public data sources that offer ESG insights and, 4) the satellite technologies that can monitor the environmental impacts of corporate activity.

One quarter since the inauguration, we outline our predictions for how the Biden administration will impact the data landscape. We closely focus on changes at the SEC and discuss the possibility of a federal consumer privacy bill.

Although the global pandemic slowed down 5G rollout in many regions, deployment activity seems to be picking up pace once again – as of April 2021, over 160 mobile operators have launched a 5G network in 61 countries. With the adoption of 5G growing at a rapid rate, we highlight the alternative datasets available for investors hoping to monitor its success.