{"product_id":"fds-pestle-analysis","title":"(FDS) FactSet Research Systems Inc. PESTLE Analysis Research","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-List-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake Smarter Strategic Decisions with a Complete PESTEL View\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis FactSet Research Systems Inc. PESTLE Analysis shows how political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental forces affect the company and includes a real preview of the report so you can judge style and depth before buying; purchase the full version to receive the complete, ready-to-use company-specific analysis for strategy, research, or investment decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Political-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePolitical factors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4-region global footprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet’s 4-region footprint spans the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific, so it faces several policy regimes at once. Political stability in hubs like New York, London, and Hong Kong matters because client budgets and market access can shift fast. In 2025, that cross-border exposure made local rules on data, trade, and sanctions a direct business risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUS headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. is based in Norwalk, Connecticut, so US federal and state policy changes shape its costs and rules. The US federal corporate tax rate is 21%, and Connecticut’s corporate income tax can reach 7.5%, which affects after-tax profit and compliance planning. US sanctions, export controls, and trade policy also matter because FactSet serves global clients from a US hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Political-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCapital-markets regulation in the US, UK, and EU\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet sells to regulated firms across the US, UK, and EU, so rule changes on market structure, best execution, and disclosure can move demand fast. The EU’s 27-country rule set, the UK’s post-Brexit regime, and US SEC rules push clients to buy more localized data and controls. That raises product complexity, but also makes FactSet harder to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-border data-transfer sensitivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. moves client and market data across borders to run global research and trading workflows, so transfer rules matter. UNCTAD says 137 of 194 countries had data-protection laws in 2024, and the EU GDPR can fine firms up to 4% of global annual turnover, which pushes FactSet toward tighter hosting and routing controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-border data rules shape delivery design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData localization can raise cloud and compliance costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical frictions can delay approvals and launches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat pressure can slow service rollouts, add legal reviews, and raise audit costs when FactSet serves multinational clients. In practice, political risk is not just policy noise; it can change where data sits, how fast it moves, and which products can be sold in each market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNYSE-listed issuer FDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under FDS, so it faces SEC disclosure rules, NYSE governance standards, and steady investor pressure on capital returns and risk control. In FY2025, this public-market scrutiny mattered because policy shocks can re-rate the stock fast, limiting strategic flexibility even when operations stay strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNYSE listing raises governance expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolicy risk can move valuation quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublic ownership can curb flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactSet Faces Global Regulation and Tax Pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet faces political risk across the US, EU, UK, and APAC, so rule shifts on sanctions, disclosure, and market data can hit demand fast. Data laws are a core issue: UNCTAD said 137 of 194 countries had data-protection laws in 2024, and GDPR fines can reach 4% of global turnover. As a NYSE-listed US company, FactSet also stays under SEC and tax pressure, including a 21% federal rate and up to 7.5% in Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-includes__container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"product-includes-title\" class=\"product-includes__title\"\u003eWhat is included in the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-includes__grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card__icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"include-card__icon\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Word-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Detailed Word Document icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"include-card__heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Word Document\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"include-card__text\"\u003eExamines how political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal forces shape FactSet Research Systems Inc.’s risks and opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card__icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"include-card__icon\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Excel-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Customizable Excel Spreadsheet icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"include-card__heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Excel Spreadsheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"include-card__text\"\u003eA concise PESTLE snapshot of FactSet that helps teams quickly spot external risks and opportunities without wading through a long report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card__icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"include-card__icon\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Reference-Icon.svg\" alt=\"References icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"include-card__heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Sources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"include-card__text\"\u003eFactSet’s Reference Sources list primary industry reports, government datasets, and trusted benchmarks to speed due diligence and verify key financial assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Economic-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEconomic factors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscription-led revenue model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. relies on a subscription-led model, so clients pay recurring fees for data, analytics, and workflow tools. In fiscal 2025, revenue rose to about $2.2 billion, with retention driving the base of future billings. That setup usually smooths cash flow versus one-off project sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause renewals matter so much, small shifts in client retention can move growth, margin, and valuation. High recurring revenue also gives more visibility on demand, since each renewal cycle locks in future cash more than a one-time sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClient base spans banks, asset managers, and advisers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. serves portfolio managers, investment banks, asset managers, wealth advisers, and corporate clients, so demand tracks clients' own revenue and AUM trends. In FactSet Research Systems Inc.'s latest reported fiscal 2025 results, annual subscription value and client retention stayed high, showing a broad base can cushion one weak segment. That mix lowers reliance on any single end market, but spending can still soften when markets and deal flow slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Economic-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDemand tied to AUM and trading activity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc.’s demand tends to rise when client AUM and trading activity rise, because FY2025 revenue was about $2.2 billion and subscription revenue still drove most sales. In weaker markets, budget cuts can slow seat growth and upsells. But when volatility jumps, clients often use more risk and portfolio analytics, which can offset part of the pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExposure to US dollar and foreign exchange swings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. booked about $2.32 billion in FY2025 revenue, and it sells to clients across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, so it is exposed to currency swings. A stronger U.S. dollar can reduce reported revenue and make pricing less competitive abroad, while a weaker dollar can lift translated sales. That makes foreign exchange a real operating variable, not just a reporting issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFY2025 revenue: about $2.32 billion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-currency sales lift FX risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDollar moves can hit growth and pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinancial-market spending cycles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen rates stay high, deal flow weakens, and banks cut tech spend, sales cycles for analytics tools often stretch. FactSet Research Systems Inc. still benefits when capital markets are active, because trading, IPO, and M\u0026amp;A teams buy more premium data and workflow tools. In 2025, the Fed kept policy tight for longer, so budget pressure on financial firms stayed real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher rates slow tech budgets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeak M\u0026amp;A extends sales cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive markets lift data demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactSet’s Recurring Revenue Faces Market and FX Pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. posted about $2.32 billion in FY2025 revenue, and its subscription model keeps cash flow tied to renewals, not one-off sales. Demand tracks client AUM, trading, and deal flow, so weaker markets can slow seat growth and upsells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher rates and a stronger U.S. dollar also matter: rates can delay bank tech spend, while FX can trim reported overseas revenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEconomic factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFY2025 signal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRevenue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$2.32B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecurring subscriptions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFX exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-currency sales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3BB77E;\"\u003eFull Version Awaits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. PESTLE Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preview shown here is the exact FactSet Research Systems Inc. PESTLE Analysis you’ll receive after purchase—fully formatted, professionally structured, and ready to use with no placeholders or surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Explore-Preview-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Social-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSociological factors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional users in investment workflows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet’s adoption is driven by investment professionals who need fast, trusted data inside daily workflows; the platform served about 8,200 clients and roughly 220,000 users in fiscal 2025. These users value tools that cut manual research time, since even a few minutes saved per task compounds across teams. Trust, ease of use, and fit with portfolio, research, and trading workflows are what keep usage sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWealth-management user growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet’s wealth-management tools are gaining because advisers now need client-ready reporting, digital access, and personalized portfolios, not just institutional screens. In FY2025, FactSet served about 8,000 clients and 218,000 users, showing reach beyond asset managers. That shift matters as advisers compete on speed, clarity, and tailored presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Social-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlobal client base across regions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet serves a global client base across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, so language, time zones, and local market customs shape support and training. With about 190,000 users worldwide in fiscal 2025, the company has to keep service quality consistent while adapting delivery to regional expectations and working styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreference for integrated platforms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers want research, analytics, and trading in one screen, not three tabs. FactSet’s FY2025 base of roughly 200,000+ users and about $2.2 billion in revenue shows demand for a single workflow stack that cuts tool switching and speeds collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fits a clear sociological shift: teams work across regions and need shared data and notes fast. Integrated platforms also lower friction between research and execution, which matters when desk time is short and decisions move in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne platform, less switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter team collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster research-to-trade flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRising demand for ESG and thematic views\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvestor screening now includes ESG and other theme filters, so FactSet Research Systems Inc. must support more than basic market data. In its 2025 reporting, FactSet served clients with roughly $2.3 billion in annual sales, showing how material this demand has become. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClient demand for sustainability and corporate responsibility has moved into mainstream analysis, not a niche screen. That pushes FactSet Research Systems Inc. to expand content depth, entity coverage, and report formats for portfolio, risk, and stewardship teams. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shift also raises the bar for comparable metrics, since investors want carbon, labor, board, and controversy data in usable formats. As more funds use ESG screens, FactSet Research Systems Inc. has to make that data easier to search, compare, and export. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESG now affects portfolio screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes shape client data demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReporting must be broader and cleaner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactSet’s Trust Advantage Powers Global Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc.’s sociological edge is trust: investment teams use it when they need fast, shared data inside daily workflows, with about 8,200 clients and 220,000 users in FY2025. Demand is also widening as advisers want client-ready reporting and personalized portfolios. Global teams need the same tools across regions, so language, time zones, and local work habits shape service and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFY2025 metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRevenue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$2.2B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Technological-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnological factors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated data and analytics software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet’s edge is its integrated data and analytics stack, which must stay fast, accurate, and easy to fit into client workflows. In FY2025, the company served 8,800+ client firms, so even small software or data errors can hit retention and cross-sell. Strong product quality keeps users inside FactSet’s platform and supports higher wallet share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResearch, analytics, and trading workflows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. must keep one connected stack for research, analytics, and trading, not separate tools, because clients want one workflow from idea to order. In FY2025, FactSet reported about $2.2 billion in revenue, showing the scale needed to fund platform upgrades, data pipelines, and low-latency delivery. Seamless design is a real edge because slower handoffs can break analyst and trader productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Technological-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContent and technology platforms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet's proprietary content and delivery platforms support about $2.2 billion in FY2025 revenue, showing how owning both data and the user interface helps pricing power and tighter monetization. As enterprise use scales, uptime, speed, and secure access matter more because clients rely on one platform for research, analytics, and workflow tools. That makes platform reliability a core tech risk and a core advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAPI and data-feed integration demand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinancial clients want FactSet Research Systems Inc. data inside their own models and workflows, so API and feed demand stays high. Automated feeds cut manual handling and speed up pricing, risk, and reporting tasks, which makes interoperability a core buying point. FactSet’s scale with 8,000+ clients means developer support can shape retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAPIs reduce manual work and delays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen feeds raise interoperability needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloper support can drive stickiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCybersecurity for sensitive financial data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. works with market and corporate data, so cybersecurity must stay tight on encryption, access control, and incident response. In fiscal 2025, the Company served thousands of clients and posted about $2.2 billion in revenue, so even a short outage can hit trust fast. Resilient systems protect product uptime and data integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncrypt sensitive data end to end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse strict role-based access controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest incident response and backups often\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactSet’s Tech Backbone Powers $2.2B in Revenue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. depends on fast APIs, clean data feeds, and stable cloud delivery because clients plug its tools into research, risk, and trading workflows. In FY2025, revenue was about $2.2 billion and client firms topped 8,800, so uptime, latency, and data quality directly affect retention. Cybersecurity and workflow integration stay core tech priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFY2025\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRevenue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout $2.2 billion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClient firms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,800+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey tech risks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUptime, APIs, cybersecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Legal-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLegal factors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNYSE-listed SEC reporting duties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an NYSE-listed issuer, FactSet Research Systems Inc. must file Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K with the SEC, plus annual internal-control checks under Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404. That means fast, accurate disclosure on revenue, risk, and any material events. For a subscription business with over 13,000 clients, weak reporting would hit trust quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGDPR and UK GDPR exposure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. serves clients in Europe and the UK, so GDPR and UK GDPR rules shape how it handles personal data, consent, and cross-border transfers. Breaches can trigger fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover under GDPR, and up to £17.5 million or 4% under UK GDPR. That also raises reputational risk and can force costly changes to product design and data controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Legal-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData licensing and IP contracts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet’s FY2025 business still depended on licenses for market and reference data across 8,000+ clients, so contract terms directly affect product scope and margin. IP clauses limit what data can be copied, recombined, or resold, which makes vendor agreements commercially critical. Any tighter data-rights terms can raise costs and slow new product rollout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinancial-data redistribution limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet operates under strict market-data licensing rules, so who can view, republish, or reuse data is tightly controlled. In FY2025, the Company reported about $2.2 billion in revenue, and those contracts must reflect vendor limits to avoid breach risk and revenue loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess rights must stay tightly scoped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedistribution terms shape pricing and packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise contracts need clear reuse controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrivacy, breach, and cyber laws\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyber and privacy laws shape how FactSet Research Systems Inc. stores, secures, and limits access to client data. GDPR can fine firms up to €20 million or 4% of global turnover, and breach notices can be due within 72 hours, so legal controls must stay tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single security incident can trigger filings in several regions at once, which raises cost and delay risk. IBM said the average data-breach cost was $4.88 million in 2024, while Cybersecurity Ventures projects global cybercrime losses at $9.5 trillion in 2024, showing how expensive weak readiness can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect data across all jurisdictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack 72-hour notice rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare fast breach response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit outage and legal cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactSet Faces Tight Legal and Compliance Pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. faces tight legal control over SEC reporting, SOX 404 testing, and global privacy rules, so missed filings or weak controls can quickly raise compliance risk. Its FY2025 revenue was about $2.2 billion, and client\/data licenses must stay within vendor IP and redistribution limits. GDPR can fine up to €20 million or 4% of global turnover, with 72-hour breach notice rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLegal area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey rule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRisk\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSEC\/SOX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-K, 10-Q, 8-K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisclosure penalties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGDPR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72-hour notice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4% fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicenses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedistribution limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMargin pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Enviromental-Icon-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnvironmental factors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOffice and data-center electricity use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. relies on data centers and offices, so its power use tracks data processing, storage, and remote access. Data centers already consume about 1% to 1.5% of global electricity, and the IEA sees that rising to as much as 4% by 2026, so energy efficiency can affect both costs and sustainability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaperless digital workflows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. relies on digital workflows that replace manual research and reporting, so fewer teams need to print, sort, or ship documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat paperless delivery cuts direct paper use and lowers physical handling across research, compliance, and client reporting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs more FY2025\/FY2026 content moves through cloud-based platforms, the company’s service model supports lower material consumption and less office waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PESTLE-Content-Enviromental-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eESG data demand from clients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClients are folding ESG data into core workflows, so FactSet Research Systems Inc. can sell screening, issuer analysis, and reporting tools that fit portfolio and risk checks. In FY2025, sustainability data is no longer niche: about 85% of global investors said ESG factors matter in decisions, up from 73% in 2023, which keeps demand for environmental data rising. That makes climate and emissions data a mainstream input, not a side report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClimate-risk disclosure expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvestors and regulators are raising the bar on climate-risk disclosure, with ISSB climate standard IFRS S2 now used as a global baseline and the EU CSRD affecting about 50,000 companies. 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Hybrid work and virtual servicing can cut trips and lower Scope 3 emissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-border travel raises emissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir travel adds 2.5% of CO2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid work can reduce trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtual servicing lowers Scope 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactSet’s Digital Shift Cuts Waste, But Power Demand Keeps Rising\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactSet Research Systems Inc. cuts paper and shipping waste through digital research and reporting, but its cloud and data-center load still raises power and cooling use. 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