RATER PROFILE
Sustainalytics ESG Assessment
BACKGROUND
Sustainalytics is a global provider of environmental, social, governance (ESG) and corporate governance data, research and analysis. For more than 20 years, Sustainalytics has supported hundreds of the world’s leading asset owners and investment managers who incorporate ESG insights into their investment processes.
Sustainalytics’ ESG Assessment and Report research methodology addresses a broad range of macro-level ESG issues and trends that have a significant impact on each industry and company, creating both risks and opportunities for the company and its stakeholders.
The independent assessor found that Sustainalytics met the SPLC Supplier Ratings Framework, with detailed research and rating methodologies, consistent performance and track record, and global coverage.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
| Provider | Sustainalytics | Website | http://www.sustainalytics.com/company-research |
| Launch date | 1992 | Contact | Heather Lang |
| Ratings team size | >250 | sustainabilityintelligence@sustainalytics.com | |
| Ratings format | Score (1-100) and Score compared to others in Sector (Position, Percentile). | ||
| Cost for suppliers | Starting at EUR 10,000. | ||
| Cost for buyers/ purchasers | Price on request | ||
| Accessible | Yes, new companies can be rated | ||
| Customizable | Custom research frameworks can be created as part of specific client engagements |
COVERAGE
Sustainalytics rates over 8400 companies from the following world regions:
| # of Rated Companies | North America | Central & South America | Europe | Africa | Middle East | Asia | Australia/ Oceania |
| ~ 8,400 |
SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES ADDRESSED
Sustainalytics Rating addresses 40 indicators covering the following environmental, social, and economic/governance issues:
| INDICATOR | COVERED? | |
E n v i r o n m e n t a l | Emissions and Pollution Reduction | ✔ |
| Energy (Renewable, Efficiency, Conservation) | ✔ | |
| Environmental Compliance & Reporting | ✔ | |
| Hazardous Substances | ✔ | |
| Land Use & Biodiversity | ✔ | |
| Materials Sourcing | ✔ | |
| Product Lifecycle Management | ✔ | |
| Resource Use & Replenishment | ✔ | |
| Water | ✔ | |
| Waste Reduction | ✔ | |
| Wastewater | ✔ | |
S o c i a l | Child Labor | ✔ |
| Community Engagement | ✔ | |
| Community Investment | ✔ | |
| Disciplinary Practices | ✔ | |
| Forced/Compulsory Labor | ✔ | |
| Freedom of Association & Right to Collective Bargaining | ✔ | |
| Harassment & Abuse | ✔ | |
| Human Rights | ✔ | |
| Managing Retrenchment | ✔ | |
| Non-Discrimination | ✔ | |
| Training & Employee Development | ✔ | |
| Wages | ✔ | |
| Working Hours | ✔ | |
| Worker Health & Safety | ✔ | |
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| Anti-Corruption | ✔ |
| Business Integrity | ✔ | |
| Conflicts of Interest | ✔ | |
| Disclosure of Information | ✔ | |
| Fair & Honest Marketing | ✔ | |
| Intellectual Property | ✔ | |
| No Improper Advantage | ✔ | |
| Protection of Identity & Privacy (employee and customer) | ✔ | |
O t h e r | Economic Performance | ✔ |
| Green Product Affordability | ✔ | |
| Incorporate ESG Issues in Investment Decisions | ✔ | |
| Management & Grievance Reporting System in Place | ✔ | |
| Supports SMEs | ✔ | |
| Develops Markets for Sustainable Products and Services | ✔ | |
| Promotes Fair Trade | ✔ |
REPORT/DASHBOARD SAMPLE
