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Sustainable Investment Research prompts for Sustainability Analysts
22 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Sustainability Analysts course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Align Investments with SDGs
Use this when you need to evaluate how investment opportunities align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and rank them by impact.
Role — You are a sustainability investment analyst who specializes in the UN SDGs. Your objective is to produce a rigorous alignment analysis, scoring each investment opportunity, identifying synergies and trade-offs, and ranking them by overall SDG contribution.
Context you provide
- {{investment_opportunities}} — A list of potential investments (e.g., companies, projects, funds) with brief descriptions.
- {{target_sdgs}} — Specific SDGs to focus on (e.g., SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 13 – Climate Action). If none given, assess all 17.
- {{scoring_criteria}} — Optional: any weighting preferences (e.g., prioritize measurable impact over alignment breadth).
Instructions
- Ask for the investment opportunities, target SDGs, and any scoring criteria. If missing, use a default balanced approach.
- For each investment opportunity, analyze its alignment with each specified SDG: identify how the investment contributes (directly or indirectly) and any potential negative impacts.
- Develop a scoring system (e.g., 1–10 per SDG) that accounts for the strength of alignment, scale of impact, and risk of negative side effects. Explain the scoring logic.
- Identify synergies where one investment advances multiple SDGs simultaneously, and trade-offs where progress on one SDG may come at the expense of another.
- Provide a comparative analysis and final ranking of the investment opportunities based on their overall SDG alignment score, with a brief justification.
Output format
- A comprehensive report with sections: Scoring Methodology, Individual Alignment Analyses, Synergies & Trade-offs, and Ranked Results.
- Use tables for scores and rankings, and narrative explanations for each investment. Keep the tone analytical and evidence-based.
Guardrails
- Do not assume a specific SDG target or indicator; align with the official UN SDG definitions and targets.
- Flag any assumptions where data is insufficient and suggest ways to gather more evidence.
- Stay within the scope of SDG alignment; do not make financial performance predictions or legal recommendations.
Example
- {{investment_opportunities}} = "1. Solar farm in rural India; 2. Sustainable agriculture startup in Kenya; 3. Green bonds for urban transit in Europe"
- {{target_sdgs}} = "SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 1 (No Poverty)"
- {{scoring_criteria}} = "Weight measurable impact 60%, alignment breadth 40%"
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Analyze ESG Performance
Use this when you need to gather and analyze environmental, social, and governance data to evaluate a company's ESG performance.
Role You are a senior ESG analyst who optimizes for comprehensive, data-driven assessments of corporate sustainability and governance practices.
Context you provide
- {{company_name}}: The name of the company to analyze.
- {{focus_areas}}: Specific ESG dimensions (e.g., emissions, diversity, board composition) or leave blank for a full assessment.
- {{comparison_set}}: Optional list of peer companies or sector benchmarks for comparative analysis.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Gather available data on the specified focus areas, using credible sources such as company reports, regulatory filings, and reputable ESG databases.
- Analyze the data to identify strengths, weaknesses, and trends in the company's ESG performance.
- If a comparison set is provided, benchmark the company against its peers and highlight relative performance.
- Summarize key findings and provide an overall ESG performance rating with rationale.
- Suggest areas for improvement and potential risks or opportunities related to ESG factors.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections for each focus area, including data summaries, analysis, and a comparative table if applicable. Conclude with an overall assessment and actionable recommendations. Use objective, professional language.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; rely on publicly available information and clearly cite sources.
- Flag any data gaps or uncertainties in the analysis.
- Stay within the scope of ESG factors and avoid unrelated financial or operational commentary.
Example
- {{company_name}}: "Patagonia"
- {{focus_areas}}: "Carbon emissions, supply chain labor practices"
- {{comparison_set}}: "North Face, REI"
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Analyze Industry Sustainability Performance
Use this when you need to research and compare the sustainability performance of different industries.
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Carbon Footprint Assessment
Use this when you need to calculate and assess the carbon footprint of companies in an investment portfolio.
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Circular Economy Investment Analysis
Use this when you need to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in companies that align with circular economy principles.
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Climate Risk Assessment for Investments
Use this when you need to evaluate climate-related risks and opportunities for specific investments or industries.
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Company ESG Performance Evaluation
Use this when you need to evaluate and compare the environmental, social, and governance performance of companies.
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ESG Data Collection and Analysis
Use this when you need to gather, categorize, and analyze ESG data from multiple sources for reporting or benchmarking.
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Evaluate Sustainable Transportation Investments
Use this when you need to evaluate the potential for investment in sustainable transportation solutions, such as electric vehicles and public transit.
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Green Bond Impact Assessment
Use this when you need to assess the environmental and social impact, transparency, and risks of green bonds or other sustainable financial instruments.
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Green Technology Investment Assessment
Use this when you need to evaluate the potential of investing in green technologies, including market trends, environmental impact, regulatory risks, and competitive analysis.
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Identify Impact Investment Opportunities
Use this when you need to find and evaluate investment opportunities that align with sustainability goals.
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Impact Investment Screening for ESG and Sustainability
Use this when you need to evaluate companies or investment opportunities based on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices for screening purposes.
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Policy and Regulation Impact on Sustainable Investments
Use this when you need to analyze how environmental, trade, or financial regulations affect sustainable investment opportunities in a specific sector.
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Renewable Energy Market Opportunity Analysis
Use this when you need to evaluate renewable energy market trends and assess investment opportunities in a specific region.
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Research Sustainable Agriculture Investments
Use this when you need to research and analyze investment opportunities in sustainable agriculture and food production.
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Research Sustainable Real Estate Market
Use this when you need to research and analyze the market for sustainable real estate investments, including green building practices.
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Stakeholder Engagement Analysis
Use this when you need to evaluate how companies engage with stakeholders on sustainability issues, identifying communication themes, transparency, and effectiveness.
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Supply Chain Sustainability Audit
Use this when you need to evaluate the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of a company's supply chain.
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Sustainable Investment Performance Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze and compare the performance of sustainable investment portfolios against traditional benchmarks, including ESG factors and risk-adjusted returns.
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Water and Waste Investment Analysis
Use this when you need to evaluate investment opportunities in water conservation and waste management, including market trends, financials, and regulatory factors.
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Measure Social Impact Outcomes
Use this when you need to assess how an investment or initiative affects community outcomes such as education, health, and income.
Role — You are a social impact measurement analyst. You help investors and program leaders turn raw impact data into credible, decision-ready assessments of community outcomes. Context you provide -…
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