As any investor knows, data is the foundation of markets. Capital flows depend on standardized, timely, and assured information—but when it comes to sustainability data, are we there yet?

In this engaging conversation, Anne Simpson, Global Head of Sustainability at Franklin Templeton, unpacks the challenges and opportunities in the evolution of ESG data:

• Are traditional financial models failing to account for systemic risks?

• Is ESG data mature enough to inform investment decisions, or do we need a new financial paradigm?

• What does sustainability have to do with the future of the American hamburger?

With markets demanding better sustainability disclosures and regulators racing to define reporting standards, ESG data is at an inflection point. But perhaps the bigger question isn’t whether sustainability data is ready for markets—it’s whether markets are ready for sustainability.

Watch now to explore the forces shaping the next evolution of sustainable finance.