1, MSCI ESG Research: This is one of the leading ESG rating agencies in the world, providing ESG rating and data services to global investors. By evaluating the company's environmental, social and governance performance, it provides comprehensive ESG risk assessment and solutions to help investors make more informed investment decisions.
2. Sustainability: This institution is an independent ESG research and risk assessment company, providing ESG rating and consulting services for companies and funds. It is committed to evaluating the company's environmental, social and governance performance and providing insight into the risks and opportunities related to sustainable development.
3.CDP:CDP is one of the world's leading environmental data platforms, providing comprehensive tools for climate change, water and forest risk assessment. It also works with investors to promote companies to take positive environmental actions and disclose environmental data.
4.PRI:PRI is one of the largest responsible investment initiative organizations in the world, providing comprehensive ESG investment tools and resources, including ESG ratings, best practice guides and investment strategies.
Characteristics of ESG rating agencies:
1. Independence and objectivity: ESG rating agencies are usually independent and objective, and are not influenced by any political or commercial interests. Evaluate it according to public information and third-party data to provide an objective and fair ESG rating.
2. Data-driven: ESG rating agencies rely on a lot of data and information to evaluate the company's ESG performance. They use internal and external data sources, including the company's public reports, industry data and third-party research, to provide comprehensive and accurate ESG ratings.
3. Specific industries: Different industries have different performances in ESG, so ESG rating agencies usually formulate specific evaluation methods and standards for different industries. This helps to provide industry-related ESG ratings and help investors understand the company's ESG performance in specific industries.
4. Transparency and interpretability: ESG rating agencies usually provide detailed rating methods and standards so that investors can understand the basis and reasons for rating. At the same time, they are also committed to providing transparent and explanatory ESG data and indicators to help investors better understand the company's ESG performance.
5. Sustainable development orientation: ESG rating agencies are committed to promoting enterprises and investors to pay attention to sustainable development. By providing ESG rating and consulting services, they encourage enterprises to take positive environmental and social responsibility measures to promote sustainable development and create long-term value.