Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Benchmark
This new benchmark, created by CCData in partnership with CCRI, provides a framework for assessing the ESG risks and opportunities associated with 40 of the largest, most liquid digital assets, over 11 core categories of evaluation.
July 13, 2023
Report Summary
ESG mandates are becoming increasingly prevalent amongst institutional investors and funds, with global ESG-related assets under management (AUM) forecasted to reach $33.9 trillion by 2026.
Key Takeaways
Ethereum was the only asset to achieve an AA grade in the first ESG Benchmark, followed by Solana and Cardano with a grade A.
90% Of the electricity consumed by the analysed assets can be attributed to Bitcoin.
62.5% Of the analysed assets have a carbon intensity of electricity usage that is lower than the current global average of 459 gCO₂/kWh.
The top 10 wallets control 50% or more of the token supply for 20% of the analysed assets.
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