For the first time, the full results from the Global Green Economy Index (GGEI) are available in the public domain. Historically, only the aggregate results have been publicly accessible. The full dataset has been paywalled and accessible to our subscribers only. But the way in which we release GGEI data to the public is changing. Read on for a quick explanation for how and why.
First, the how. The GGEI file publicly accessible today represents that dataset officially compiled in 2022. It contains the full results for each of the 18 indicators in the GGEI for 160 countries, across the four main dimensions of climate change & social equity, sector decarbonization, markets & ESG investment and the environment. Some (not all) of these data points have since been updated, as new datasets have been published. The GGEI is a dynamic model, updating in real-time as new data becomes available. Our subscribing clients will still receive this most timely version of the model, along with any customizations they may request.
Now, the why. First and foremost, there is huge demand among academic researchers globally for the full GGEI dataset. Academic inquiry around the green transition, sustainable development, ESG investing, and green energy systems has exploded over the past several years. We receive hundreds of inquiries annually from these students and researchers to access the full GGEI dataset. Making it publicly accessible as we are today makes it easier for these individuals and institutions to use these GGEI to promote learning and green progress within their institutions.
More broadly, the landscape for data has changed significantly. A decade ago when the GGEI was first published, datasets existed more in silos and users might subscribe to one specific dataset like the GGEI to answer a specific question. But today, data usage in the sustainability space has become much more of a system, whereby myriad data sources are synthesized into increasingly sophisticated models, often fueled by artificial intelligence. Making the GGEI more accessible will accelerate how this perspective on the global green economy can be integrated to these systems.
As you download this full GGEI file, a few important notes:
Access the full GGEI data file here.