Joint ESG data catalogue is now also available in English and French
The popular guide makes an important contribution to reducing the effort involved in ESG reporting.
The German Insurance Association (GDV) as well as the associations of Germany’s private and public banks (Association of German Banks & VÖB) have jointly developed an ESG data catalogue for large corporates. The three associations first published the ESG data catalogue in German in July 2024. The catalogue outlines the typical data requirements of banks and insurers in relation to large companies subject to sustainability reporting requirements.
The ESG data catalogue is designed to assist insurers and banks in both achieving their own sustainability goals and complying with legal and regulatory requirements. Accordingly, the ESG data catalogue covers general information on the sustainability of companies as well as data points in the areas of environment, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The catalogue contains only 20 sets of questions to minimise the effort for companies when responding.
The ESG data catalogue is not binding. Rather, it serves as a guide to illustrate the typical data requirements related to sustainability for large companies. The catalogue does not contain sector- or transaction-specific data requests. Banks and insurance companies are free to collect additional ESG-relevant data if necessary.
