On 1 December we have released a new SDI Classification and SDI Innovation Outlook dataset. We maintain a quarterly release schedule to ensure the SDI dataset reflects changes in index constituents and incorporates the latest annual reporting.
The SDI Innovation Outlook analyzes millions of patents to quantify the alignment of companies’ innovation strategy with the UN SDGs and sustainability themes. This extended dataset expands the use cases for quantitative analysis and exploration of technology trends related to the transition of companies’ patent portfolios towards sustainability solutions.
Having just returned from the UN PRI in Person conference in Toronto, it is clear that most investors continue to be occupied by how they position their portfolios for the energy transition. SDI AOP and BCI hosted a discussion with a mix of asset owners and managers who are exploring how they can get exposure to the opportunities around climate solutions.
Earlier this year we launched the SDI Private Markets Tool & Template which has been developed to help users consistently and robustly classify their private market investments. To ensure full consistency with the SDI Classification for capital markets, we release quarterly updates of the tool & template, which ensures the latest product classification rules are supplied.
On 1 September we have released a new SDI Classification and SDI Innovation Outlook dataset. The key enhancements alongside this new release were advancement of product categories and rule changes. In total 9,917 companies were assessed. It identifies 1,271 companies with more than 50% SDI aligned revenues, and 842 companies with 10-50% SDI aligned revenues.
On 9 October 2024 BCI is hosting an SDI AOP breakfast roundtable in Toronto. The open forum of the roundtable is a chance to discuss our innovative approach to identifying sustainability solutions as well as real-life use cases from our member community. The event will be held ahead of the presentations on the second day of the PRI in Person conference.
