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Carrie Ludovico
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ESG Resources
- S&P 500 Environmental & Socially Responsible Index"...designed to measure the performance of securities from the S&P 500 that meet environmental and social sustainability criteria."
- World Bank ESG Data"The ESG dataset provides a collection of indicators for sustainable investment analysis, based on a draft framework of 17 key sustainability criteria. The indicators are drawn from multiple World Bank databases and external data providers."
- Factiva This link opens in a new windowClick the "Search" button on top to open a search, then select "Factiva Expert Search." Open the "ESG/Investment Stewardship" link to see all options, including: Biodiversity, Carbon Emissions, Climate Change, Deforestation, Energy and Fuel Management, Ethics and Integrity, Fair Labeling/ Disclosure, Fair Labor Practices, Investor Engagement, Minerals, Oceans Fisheries, Waste and Hazardous Materials, Wastewater and Working Conditions.
- Refinitiv ESG Company ScreeningRefinitiv scores "measure a company's relative ESG performance, commitment and effectiveness across 10 main themes, based on publicly available and auditable data."
- CSRHub ESG Ratings on Nexis Uni"Our measure of the consensus view of the societal impact of entities is based on aggregating over 882 sources of ESG data and publishing ratings when we can accurately estimate them. To date, we have rated more than 32,168 entities and have published data on another 19,753. We have some data on another 100,000 entities and hope to eventually rate most of these, too. The entities we currently rate include more than 99% of listed (publicly traded) companies worldwide."
- Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Industry-Specific Risks and Opportunities"Thousands of companies around the world and across every sector are using SASB Standards to communicate sustainability information to investors. The list below provides a diversity of examples. Click a company’s name to view its report. (These links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only.)"
ESG Reports and Definitions
- ESG Reports and Ratings: What They Are, Why They MatterThis article reviews the various ESG rating services.
- What is ESG Investing?The CFA Institute provides an overview of ESG investing, aimed at investment professionals.
Board Indexes
- Board Indexes, by CountryAlso features several local and industry indexes. "Explore the latest developments in board composition, governance practices and director compensation among the leading public companies included in our Board Indexes."
DJSI
- Dow Jones Sustainability World IndexThe Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index comprises global sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). It represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global BMI based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria.
Other Resources
- GRI Sustainability Disclosure Database"Sustainability reports are released by companies and organizations of all types, sizes and sectors, from every corner of the world.
Thousands of companies across all sectors have published reports that reference the GRI Standards. Public authorities and non-profits are also big reporters. GRI’s Sustainability Disclosure Database features all sustainability reports known to GRI."