Environmental data

This is usually the "P", "S" and "I" of the DPSIR model where D = Drivers, P = Pressures, S = State, I = Impact, R = Response.

Usually this kind of data is held by other institutions than the environmental administration (e.g. National Statistical Offices).

In recent years, environmental data has become increasingly important to investors, prompting Bloomberg L.P. to begin providing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data through their terminals.

These are often referred to as 'Environmental Data Management Systems' (EDMS), the selection of which is subject to a number of key criteria.

[4] Some of these drivers include: fee pressure, increased regulatory pressure, and demands from asset owners for more funds linked to sustainable business practices as well as social justice.