Andy Pitts Tucker on ESG regulation and delivery in 2026
2025 will be remembered as a year where the brakes were applied to the rapidly developing regulatory landscape. The market is taking stock of what is being asked of it and determining what is really driving positive change. It was also a year of consolidation of providers in the market, with a number of key players rising to prominence. Holtara is poised to continue to set the pace in providing a rounded service encapsulating advisory, platform solutions, and client success management in 2026.
Rising demand for innovation
Technology has become the heartbeat of client conversations, a trend we can only see growing. Data collection is at the core of what we do, and we view it as essential to use both people and technology to ensure a smooth data journey from those responding to questionnaires to those looking to make meaningful decisions based on the data points. The integration of artificial intelligence is accelerating, promising smarter, more efficient platforms without losing the human touch that our clients cherish.
There is also growing interest in climate solutions, due diligence, sustainable finance, and regulation as the financial sector adapts to best practices and regulatory requirements. We have spent a lot of time focusing on AI and its use in sustainability data collection, rating, reporting, and advisory. As market leaders, responsible use of AI, with enhanced accuracy and a high-quality output, will continue to improve the client experience.
Obstacles ahead
Realigning the US market with the global climate issue remains a challenge. We have seen a retreat in willingness to step up to the challenges around sustainability reporting and hope that this changes in 2026. The regulatory developments in the EU were a challenge in 2025. We hope that this settles into a transparent and consolidated process.
