From the latest ESGTech innovations to the changing regulatory landscape, we outline the top data trends impacting the ESG investment industry in 2021 and the years to come. In part I, we summarise 1) the competitive landscape of the ESG data market, 2) how to measure sustainability innovation with patent filings, 3) popular public data sources that offer ESG insights and, 4) the satellite technologies that can monitor the environmental impacts of corporate activity.

One quarter since the inauguration, we outline our predictions for how the Biden administration will impact the data landscape. We closely focus on changes at the SEC and discuss the possibility of a federal consumer privacy bill.

Although the global pandemic slowed down 5G rollout in many regions, deployment activity seems to be picking up pace once again – as of April 2021, over 160 mobile operators have launched a 5G network in 61 countries. With the adoption of 5G growing at a rapid rate, we highlight the alternative datasets available for investors hoping to monitor its success.

As the US and European alternative data market continues on its path to maturity, we discuss where to find the next frontier of alternative data. In this report, we look at Latin America and Asia, investigating the startup landscape, fundraising, regulatory trends and technology adoption across the regions to identify existing data panels and future sources of alternative data.

From the Bitcoin Boom/Bubble to $69m NFTs, cryptoassets have been centre stage thus far in 2021. Add to that the IPO activity among firms operating in this space and it’s unsurprising that we’re seeing growing interest in data sources that can be used to understand the crypto market.

What is the current status quo among China-related alternative data providers? We attempt to describe and identify the key trends within China’s ‘big data’ industry, which forms the backdrop of this niche sector, and also provide some predictions for 2021.

As the dust settles on the GME short squeeze of January 2021, the question remains: is r/WallStreetBets here to stay? This report considers the history and influence of online communities within investment management, as well the alternative data vendors that keep a watchful eye over them. We also ask, what next?

If you were to search “patent data” on Google today, you will likely be met with an endless list of data vendors and analytics providers, all with their unique product/proposition on patent data. In this Intelligence report, we go back to basics – explaining the patent data market as it stands, as well as delving into the key cohorts that are currently appearing within patent data.

Last week, auto giants Ford and Jaguar announced their commitment to go fully electric by 2030 in an effort to meet CO2 emission targets set by regulators. With the auto industry continuing to reinforce their position in the electric vehicle market, we highlight the alternative datasets available for measuring EV supply chains, production, charging infrastructure, and sales performance.

We discuss Google’s decision to replace third party browser cookies with their proprietary FLoC solution. We also cover the alternative datasets we expect to be affected as the firm begin to phase out cookies by 2022.