FAQ's
1) How does the ESG Dataset support AASB S2 Mandatory Disclosures reporting requirements?
The AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures requires organisations to disclose information about its climate-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect the cash flows, access to finance or cost of capital over the short, medium or long term. This includes climate-related physical risks, transition risks, and opportunities.
With granular, reliable data covering all active Australian companies, the ESG Dataset is designed to help to provide the information organisations need to confidently address these regulatory requirements. With over 135 separate data fields, monthly updates aligned to APRA and ISSB, and a selection of comprehensive ESG metrics and analysis tools, it enables both confident reporting and informed decision-making.
2) How does the ESG Dataset support automated Scope 3 reporting for ASX companies?
Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting is designed to clarify an entity’s value chain and its exposure to transition risk. Featuring structured and verified data on all active Australian companies, the ESG Dataset consolidates information from multiple sources including - 7 emissions-related data fields alongside industry benchmarking - to create a defensible estimate that can be used for automated Scope 3 reporting.
3) Will the ESG Dataset be accepted by auditors?
The ESG Dataset has been intentionally engineered to align with typical requirements of external auditors by providing validated, defensible data.
The dataset provides entity-level climate risk data for all active Australian companies, delivering outputs that can be clearly explained, evidenced and reproduced for internal and external scrutiny. Built on large-scale data engineering, entity resolution, and analytical modelling, the workflow is consistent, transparent, and repeatable. This process is underpinned by regular data quality audits, a documented methodology for all indicators, periodic reviews, and enterprise-grade security controls.
4 ) Can the ESG Dataset integrate with my existing systems?
The ESG Dataset is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise architectures and is available via Data License, API, or Bulk Data Transfer. The dataset can also be appended to the broader Equifax Commercial Universe Data upon request.
5) Is my data secure?
Any proprietary data provided to enable insights and analysis is fully secure and remains entirely within the Equifax environment.
6) Is this an Equifax product or an external product?
The ESG Dataset and its insights were built in partnership with mnAI. This collaboration blends the comprehensive Equifax commercial data ecosystem, enterprise risk expertise, analytics, and delivery capabilities with mnAI’s specialised strengths in entity resolution, machine learning, ESG modelling, and large-scale data engineering.
The ESG Dataset is an Equifax product, fully delivered, maintained, and supported by Equifax, offering robust data transformed into structured, auditable, and actionable insight.
7) Can I buy ESG Dataset and Insights from Equifax?
You can buy ESG Dataset from Equifax as a standalone product, or you can bundle it with other Equifax data services you may use. The ESG Dataset is available to buy via Data License, API or Bulk Data Transfer. Contact our team or speak with your account manager for a quote based on your usage needs.
8) What is the difference between Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions?
Greenhouse gas emissions reporting is separated into Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
Scope 1 is all emissions directly created by the company or reporting body. This includes the use of fuel on site or in vehicles, as well as the release of gases such as refrigerants.
Scope 2 is all emissions indirectly caused by the reporting body, predominantly from the production and purchase of the electricity, steam, heating and cooling used on site.
Scope 3 is all indirect emissions not included in Scope 2, both up and downstream in the value chain. This can include the emissions embodied in purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy related activities, transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, end-of-life treatment of sold products, and investments.
9) How does the ESG Dataset help you to track and report Scope 3 emissions?
By their indirect nature, Scope 3 emissions can be challenging to track. The ESG Dataset can help you to confidently report on Scope 3 emissions with a robust methodology that combines numerous data points to automate reporting on the companies within your supply chain, alongside structured industry-level data to create defensible and auditable emissions estimates where direct data is not available.