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What is an ESG Score?

An ESG score is a measure of a company’s exposure to long-term environmental, social, and governance risks that are often overlooked during traditional financial analyses.

Why it matters

Investors are increasingly adopting ESG, and it will continue to become embedded as a part of corporate strategies moving forward. As the market surrounding ESG expands, investors are demanding new tools to assess how companies perform from an ESG standpoint.

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ESG Score

Where does the data come from?

securities filings
voluntary business disclosures
governmental databases
media reports
academic research

What the ESG Measures

Environmental
  • Carbon emissions
  • Climate change vulnerability
  • Water sourcing
  • Biodiversity & land use
  • Toxic emissions & waste
  • Packaging material & waste
  • Electronic waste

Social
  • Labor management
  • Worker safety training
  • Supply chain labor standards
  • Product safety & quality
  • Consumer financial protection

Governance
  • Composition of the board in terms of diversity & independence
  • Executive compensation
  • Accounting practices
  • Business ethics
  • Tax transparency