Hymans Robertson's 2023 survey revealed that asset owners require high-quality data to make informed decisions regarding climate risk. The survey indicated an improvement in both response rates and data quality, albeit with limited progress. Continued engagement with managers is deemed crucial for tangible change. Covering 57 asset managers and 157 funds across various strategies within private equity, private debt, property, and infrastructure, the second annual survey utilised data reported as of 31st December 2022.

Notably, private debt managers showed significant enhancements, with increased response rates and the initiation of emissions data reporting. The report emphasises five key recommendations, including advocating for consistency in data requests, pursuing greater transparency from managers, and adopting a pragmatic approach that acknowledges the practical and economic challenges of collecting certain data.

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