Data Providers
Independent Data. Real-World Impact. Better Investment Decisions.
Why Data Sources Matter
In today’s investment landscape, where data comes from matters as much as what it says.
Asset managers and investors rely on ESG and sustainability data to:
Assess long-term risks and opportunities
Engage with companies on material issues
Meet regulatory, fiduciary, and client expectations
However, not all ESG data is created the same. Understanding who produces the data, how it is collected, and the methodology behind it is essential for evaluating its credibility and relevance for investment decision-making.
Many ESG products rely primarily on proprietary scoring models that can be:
Opaque in methodology, making it difficult to understand how scores are generated
Influenced by commercial incentives, which may shape how companies are evaluated
Focused on relative rankings, rather than measuring real-world environmental and social outcomes
Transparent data sources help investors distinguish between model-driven ratings and evidence-based insights grounded in verifiable information.
Our Approach: Transparent, Evidence-Based Data
The As You Know platform brings together datasets from a diverse network of data providers, including both non-profit organizations and commercial research groups.
What unites these datasets is a commitment to transparency, traceability, and evidence-based research.
For investors, this means:
Clear methodologies explaining how data is collected and interpreted
Documented sources grounded in public disclosures, regulatory filings, and direct company engagement
Independent perspectives from organizations conducting original research
Actionable insights that support investment analysis, stewardship, and risk oversight
By providing visibility into the origin and methodology of datasets, the platform helps investors better understand the strengths and limitations of the information they use.
How Data Providers Add Value
Data providers contribute unique expertise and perspectives that complement traditional financial analysis.
1. Engagement-Driven Insights
Many providers actively engage with companies through dialogue, research, and shareholder initiatives.
This produces valuable insight into:
Corporate responsiveness
Governance quality
The credibility of sustainability commitments
These insights provide context that is often difficult to capture through purely model-based scoring systems.
2. Longitudinal and Historical Depth
Many datasets span years or even decades, allowing investors to:
Identify persistent risks
Track corporate improvement or backsliding
Understand long-term patterns in corporate behavior
Historical context helps investors move beyond short-term score fluctuations to better understand structural risk and performance trends.
3. Focus on Emerging and Systemic Risks
Data providers frequently identify emerging sustainability issues before they become mainstream investment concerns, including:
Climate transition risk
Human rights and supply chains
Workforce equity
Biodiversity loss and environmental impact
This research provides investors with early signals on risks that may affect long-term value creation.
Who Our Data Supports
The As You Know platform supports decision-making across the investment lifecycle.
Asset Managers & RIAs
Portfolio screening and exclusions
Client reporting and sustainability narratives
Engagement and stewardship prioritization
Institutional Investors
Risk oversight and governance monitoring
Stewardship and proxy voting decisions
Alignment with long-term mandates and policies
Research & Strategy Teams
Thematic and sector analysis
Trend identification and benchmarking
Policy, regulatory, and market research
meaningful impact around the corner
Sustainability Data for Better Decisions
Organizations use the As You Know platform to store, manage, and share sustainability data collected across thousands of companies and industries. The platform provides a secure and structured environment for data providers who conduct research or gather data but do not have their own systems for hosting or distributing datasets. By making data accessible through our tools, providers can support research, investment analysis, and public-interest work while ensuring their datasets reach a broader audience.
