This study will

(i) provide a state of play of the sustainability-related products and services market;

(ii) establish an inventory and classification of actors and sustainability products/services available in the market;

(iii) explore the use and quality of sustainability-related products and services; and

(iv) provide the European Commission with recommendations and best practices to stimulate demand and improve the quality of supply.

The study shall:

— describe the state of play in the sustainability-related products and services market, from an economic and legal standpoint,

— identify and classify sustainability-related products and services and their providers and explore their business models per category of providers,

— analyse the source and type of data used by sustainability-related products and services providers,

— analyse the data assessment process and transparency of methodologies of ESG ratings,

— analyse the use of sustainability-related products and services by both investors and corporate companies,

— provide the European Commission with some recommendations and best practices in relation to the above-mentioned sections of the study.