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Webinar Replay: How AI is Transforming ESG Ratings Amid Regulatory Challenges

By: SESAMm | October 22, 2024

Webinar Replay: How AI is Transforming ESG Ratings Amid Regulatory Challenges
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In our latest webinar, "How AI is Transforming ESG Ratings Amid Regulatory Challenges," SESAMm’s CEO and Co-founder Sylvain Forté and Julia Haake, Head of ESG Rating Agency at EthiFinance explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way ESG ratings are developed in the face of increasing regulatory pressures. The session focused on AI's transformative role in improving the accuracy, transparency, and efficiency of ESG ratings while navigating the complex regulatory environment in the EU and UK.

Key Takeaways

  • Upcoming ESG Regulations: New EU and UK rules emphasize transparency in ESG rating methodologies and conflict of interest management, impacting how rating providers operate.
  • AI’s Role in ESG Ratings: AI is transforming ESG ratings by analyzing vast amounts of unstructured data, improving coverage, and enhancing accuracy for small and mid-sized companies.
  • Addressing ESG Data Gaps: AI enables more comprehensive data collection and helps fill gaps, especially in regions and industries with limited reporting.
  • CSRD and ISSB Frameworks: These new standards are driving data standardization in Europe, with AI helping organizations adapt to evolving regulatory requirements.

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