Refinitiv ’ s Head of Sustainability , Luke Manning , explains the centrality of the company ’ s sustainability strategy in inspiring its own practices and informing the products it offers customers
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T he role of finance in sustainability cannot be understated . When capital reaches sustainable enterprises and companies are rewarded for sustainable behaviour through investment , it is the world that reaps the benefits . Such decisions , however , can only be made in the presence of accurate , understandable information . Refinitiv is the leading provider of environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) data . Founded in 2018 out of Thomson Reuters ’ Financial and Risk unit , the company has taken advantage of its rebirth to institute an ambitious sustainability strategy . At the same time , it is putting sustainability at the heart of its business model , offering customers the sustainability data they need to make the right decisions to drive positive and sustainable business outcomes . Luke Manning , Head of Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives , has worked for the company since the Thomson Reuters days and has overseen the positioning of sustainability at the core of the firm ’ s operations .