Welcoming Neem Cassidy as Chief Financial Officer
We’re delighted to announce that Neem Cassidy has joined GIST Impact as Chief Financial Officer. Neem brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience across fast-growing and listed businesses, having supported organisations through key phases of their evolution – from early scale-up through to post-IPO maturity. She has worked with a range of successful small […]
Podcast – Sustainability Talks – Rethinking ESG: A Conversation with Pavan Sukhdev
GIST Impact CEO Pavan Sukhdev speaks with ETF Partners’ Zoë VanderWolk on the latest episode of Sustainability Talks.
GIST Impact and IFVI collaboration
It’s time to make an impact, together. We’re excited to announce an official agreement of collaboration with the International Foundation For Valuing Impacts (IFVI). By combining our comprehensive, user-friendly and science-backed data and solutions with IFVI’s deep and long-standing research expertise, this collaboration promises to make impact accounting more transparent and accessible than ever […]
The climate, nature and biodiversity risks of a well-known index
Introduction GIST Impact has analysed one of the world’s most well-known indices, serving as the benchmark for ca. USD 5 trillion in assets under management. The index is a mirror to the world – covering approximately 85% of the global investable equities across 20+ developed markets and 20+ emerging markets countries. But how good is […]
GIST Impact wins FStech Award
Success! We are proud to share that GIST Impact has won the 2025 FStech award for ESG and Sustainability Solution of the Year! Now in its 25th year, the FStech Awards recognise and celebrate companies which have demonstrated excellence and innovation within the UK and EMEA financial services sector. Climate, Nature and Biodiversity Expertise Judges […]
Simplifying the CSRD Journey: GIST Impact and Novisto Partner for Data-Driven Double Materiality Assessments
Compliance is complicated. But it really doesn’t have to be. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping how businesses disclose their sustainability impacts—but navigating its complexities can be incredibly daunting. Sustainability professionals are already stretched thin, with reporting deadlines looming and political landscapes shifting, let’s face it—there’s little time and budget for a resource-heavy […]
All aboard the Omnibus! But where are we heading?
The EU Omnibus package has arrived, and while the dust is yet to settle, it’s still a significant milestone on the road to impact-driven regulation. Yes, there have been eye-watering simplifications, and plenty of political turbulence – but let’s not lose sight of what really matters: we still have a robust, impact-aligned regulatory framework covering […]
Navigating the New Landscape: Changes to the UK Social Value Model
The UK Social Value Model has undergone significant changes, reflecting a growing emphasis on social sustainability and community impact. These changes are not just bureaucratic adjustments; they represent a fundamental shift in how public procurement approaches, aiming to embed social value at the heart of decision-making processes. One of the key updates is the introduction […]
GIST Impact announces Prem Kumar as Vice President of Research and Innovation
We’re thrilled to announce that Prem Kumar has joined GIST Impact as our Vice President of Research and Innovation, where he’ll be leading our Research and Innovation Lab. Prem brings with him an impressive 18 years of experience spanning economic research, climate economics, and government advisory across India, Europe, and Central Asia. His professional background […]
How does Norges Bank Investment Management conduct Climate and Biodiversity Reporting?
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) is setting a new standard for climate, nature, and biodiversity reporting, showing how investors can better assess and manage environmental risks. Using GIST Impact’s data, NBIM has provided key insights into how their portfolio interacts with critical environmental factors, including: For years, scientists have emphasised that climate and nature are […]
