What is the ESG Evaluation?

The ESG Evaluation is an in-depth, forward-looking opinion of a company’s ability to manage future ESG risks and opportunities. A company may request an ESG Evaluation by contacting S&P Global Ratings’ Commercial team directly.

The ESG Evaluation uses data from S&P Global Sustainable1 and is further supported by deeper engagement between the Ratings’ Analysts, company management and a board member.

 

                   

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5 Key Benefits for Investors

  • Transparency & accountability - Powered by the knowledge and expertise of both our Credit and Sustainable Finance Analysts, and incorporating both public and private information, the ESG Evaluation improves transparency and provides deeper insight into a company’s ESG claims and reporting.
  • An independent, in-depth analysis - Through direct and in-depth engagement between Credit and Sustainable Finance Analysts, and, respectively, Company Management and Board, our analysis considers the company’s long-term strategic plans and stated ESG commitments.
  • Monitored & responsive to market events - Public ESG Evaluations are monitored to account for event-driven changes, providing timely analysis of new developments.
  • A forward-looking opinion - Utilize the Preparedness assessment to gain a forward-looking opinion of a company's awareness and readiness for disruptive risks and opportunities, as well as a company’s ability to anticipate and adapt to long term disruption.
  • Efficient - Save time and effort for your team by incorporating the assessment into your own research processes. The ESG Evaluation is a particularly useful tool to inform stewardship efforts.

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'The ESG Evaluation is thoughtful, data-driven yet embedded in a strong and deep understanding of the credit. It’s very powerful to highlight this has been drafted from the standpoint of an analyst who has had access to management and knows the business. The consideration of Preparedness is key because it helps us understand how the bank is prepared to bridge a transition to 2030 to 2040 to 2050.'

Michael Eberhardt, Director, BlackRock

 

'The Preparedness Opinion is particularly relevant to my risk lens. It builds on understanding the nexus between the organizational awareness journey of a company, its impact on culture and how it translates into what I call coherent, repeatable and verifiable processes. That is ultimately sustainable decision-making.'

Alessia Falsarone, Managing Director, Head Of Sustainable Investing, Pinebridge Investments