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Leading the Way in Real-Time ESG Scoring: An Overview of ESG Analytics

ESG scoreing is revolutionizing the industry. ESG Analytics excels in this area, offering cutting-edge data and insights. This article will explore the groundbreaking methods of ESG Analytics in the realm of ESG scoring.

Matija Ratkovic

September 21, 2023

The SASB Framework: An Overview of ESG Analysis

The blog post provides an overview of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework, a tool for analyzing companies from an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) perspective. The SASB framework comprises 26 industry-specific standards, categorized into five areas: environment, social capital, human capital, business model and innovation, and leadership and governance. These standards help investors compare companies within an industry based on their ESG performance. The SASB framework is gaining traction among companies and investors due to its focus on financially material topics and industry-specific guidance. The post concludes by listing the 26 SASB topics and suggesting resources for further learning about the SASB framework and ESG analysis.

August 8, 2020

Introducing the ESG Beta Score

ESG Analytics has just announced the launch of a new exciting metric called the ESG Beta - a novel measure that uses the flagship ESG Pulse, regressed on a company's stock price, to determine the correlation between external ESG sentiment and company stock prices. This new metric is set to change the game in ESG investing.

August 8, 2020

The ESG Pulse, what is it and how do you use it?

The ESG Pulse is a powerful tool that ESG Analytics has developed to assess ESG risk in companies. It is our flagship measure and is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and reliable ways to evaluate a company's ESG performance.

August 8, 2020

ESG scores for private companies, but how ?

Creating ESG scores for private companies has been a challenge as they do not disclose as much information as public companies. To overcome this challenge, ESG Analytics has developed a unique approach that uses its AI engine, natural language processing (NLP), and external data sources to create ESG scores for private companies

August 8, 2020

Everything You Wanted to Know About Alternative Data [2023 updated]

Alternative data is becoming increasingly important in finance, and it is important to understand why. In this article, we will explore what alternative data is, how alternative data differs from traditional data, why alt data it's important, who uses alternative data, and what it means for fintech.

August 8, 2020

5 Criteria to Analyse Alternative Data

As the world becomes increasingly data-driven, businesses are looking for new ways to gain insights and stay ahead of the competition. Alternative data, which refers to non-traditional data sources such as social media, satellite imagery, and credit card transactions, can provide valuable insights that are not available through traditional data sources. However, analysing alternative data can be challenging because it often lacks the structure and standardisation of traditional data sources. In this blog post, we will discuss five criteria typically used to analyse alternative data for scarcity, granularity, history, structure, and coverage.

August 8, 2020

Top 10 ESG Data Vendors

ESG Data vendors are companies that provide environmental, social, and governance data to investors, companies, and other stakeholders. This article has a list of the Top 10 ESG Data vendors and an explanation of why you need a ESG Data Vendor as part of your toolkit.

August 8, 2020

5 ESG Data Sources You Need to Know in 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data is increasingly becoming an essential part of investment decision-making. ESG data provides insights into a company's sustainability practices and can help investors evaluate risks that traditional financial metrics may not capture. In this document, we will discuss five different kinds of ESG data sources, followed by a discussion of ESG analytics and the importance of AI-based ESG.

August 8, 2020

Where to find ESG Data for Free (or Cheaper!)

ESG data can be expensive, but here are some ways to get it cheaper. One of the biggest problems in the ESG world is that it is that data is very expensive. Many firms don't have the budget to do allocate resources for high priced ESG data, or are limited in their selection. In this article we break down why ESG data is expensive, and where you can get ESG data for free (or cheaper).

August 8, 2020

5 Best ESG Companies in Consumer Discretionary [2021 updated]

ESG measures the societal and sustainability impact of every business activity. Investors are now looking to responsibly invest in companies that manage their impact on the environment and society at large. To serve this need of investors. We took a look at the Consumer Discretionary industry, to understand the best performers. Read on to learn how industry leaders like BorgWarner Inc, Ulta Beauty Inc, Genuine Parts Company, NVR, AutoZone Inc demonstrate a well-managed company, with low ESG controversy risk.

August 8, 2020

5 Best ESG Companies in Utilities [2021 updated]

ESG measures the societal and sustainability impact of every business activity. Investors are now looking to responsibly invest in companies that manage their impact on the environment and society at large. To serve this need of investors. We took a look at the Utilities industry, to understand the best performers. Read on to learn how industry leaders like PPL Corporation, NextEra Energy, Ameren Corporation, CenterPoint Energy, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation demonstrate a well-managed company, with low ESG controversy risk.

August 8, 2020

5 Best ESG Companies in Materials [2021 updated]

ESG measures the societal and sustainability impact of every business activity. Investors are now looking to responsibly invest in companies that manage their impact on the environment and society at large. To serve this need of investors. We took a look at the Materials industry, to understand the best performers. Read on to learn how industry leaders like DuPont de Nemours, PPG Industries, International Paper Company, FMC Corporation, Corteva demonstrate a well-managed company, with low ESG controversy risk.

August 8, 2020

5 Best ESG Companies in Industrials [2021 updated]

ESG measures the societal and sustainability impact of every business activity. Investors are now looking to responsibly invest in companies that manage their impact on the environment and society at large. To serve this need of investors. We took a look at the Industrials industry, to understand the best performers. Read on to learn how industry leaders like Masco Corporation, Eaton Corporation plc, Fortive Corporation, Wabtec Corporation, AMETEK demonstrate a well-managed company, with low ESG controversy risk.

August 8, 2020

5 Best ESG Companies in Energy [2021 updated]

ESG measures the societal and sustainability impact of every business activity. Investors are now looking to responsibly invest in companies that manage their impact on the environment and society at large. To serve this need of investors. We took a look at the Energy industry, to understand the best performers. Read on to learn how industry leaders like TechnipFMC plc, Diamondback Energy, EOG Resources Inc, Valero Energy Corporation, ONEOK demonstrate a well-managed company, with low ESG controversy risk.

August 8, 2020

5 Best ESG Companies in Real Estate [2021 updated]

ESG measures the societal and sustainability impact of every business activity. Investors are now looking to responsibly invest in companies that manage their impact on the environment and society at large. To serve this need of investors. We took a look at the Real Estate industry, to understand the best performers. Read on to learn how industry leaders like Regency Centers Corporation, Host Hotels & Resorts, American Tower Corporation (REIT), Federal Realty Investment Trust, Vornado Realty Trust demonstrate a well-managed company, with low ESG controversy risk.

August 8, 2020

5 Best ESG Companies in Consumer Staples [2024 updated]

ESG measures the societal and sustainability impact of every business activity. Investors are now looking to responsibly invest in companies that manage their impact on the environment and society at large. To serve this need of investors. We took a look at the Consumer Staples industry, to understand the best performers. Read on to learn how industry leaders like The J. M. Smucker Company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Hormel Foods Corporation, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc, Sysco Corporation demonstrate a well-managed company, with low ESG controversy risk.

August 8, 2020

5 Best ESG Companies in Information Technology [2024updated]

ESG measures the societal and sustainability impact of every business activity. Investors are now looking to responsibly invest in companies that manage their impact on the environment and society at large. To serve this need of investors. We took a look at the Information Technology industry, to understand the best performers. Read on to learn how industry leaders like Akamai Technologies Inc, Synopsis Inc, Keysight Technologies Inc, ServiceNow Inc, Fiserv Inc demonstrate a well-managed company, with low ESG controversy risk.

August 8, 2020

5 Best ESG Companies in Communication Services [2024 updated]

ESG measures the societal and sustainability impact of every business activity. Investors are now looking to responsibly invest in companies that manage their impact on the environment and society at large. To serve this need of investors. We took a look at the Communication Services industry, to understand the best performers. Read on to learn how industry leaders like Take-Two, Omnicom, Dish Network, Comcast, Discovery Inc demonstrate a well-managed company, with low ESG controversy risk.

August 8, 2020

5 Best ESG Companies in Financials [2024 updated]

ESG measures the societal and sustainability impact of every business activity. Investors are now looking to responsibly invest in companies that manage their impact on the environment and society at large. To serve this need of investors. We took a look at the Financials industry, to understand the best performers. Read on to learn how industry leaders like Fifth Third Bancorp, Intercontinental Exchange Inc, Aon Plc, Aflac Limited, CME Group Inc‍ demonstrate a well managed company, with low ESG controversy risk.

August 8, 2020

What are Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions?

Carbon reporting creates an opportunity to accelerate the transition towards a low carbon world. We discuss the three scopes at the core of carbon reporting below.

August 8, 2020

S&P500 Companies Involved in Weapons Manufacturing

One of more prevalent factors most ESG and ethical investors are focused on negatively screening out of their universe is the list of companies involved in military contracts. It’s one of those subjects which inspires highly emotional responses from most investors depending on their views towards war, and the consensus in ESG circles is that companies involved in military contracts are best avoided.

August 8, 2020

S&P500 Companies contributing to Clean Oceans

Positive screens are powerful filtering tools with which to identify companies which are ticking certain investment boxes. One box we are often asked about is companies which are taking action to clean our oceans. Given the extent of the environmental challenges facing our oceans, many investors are interested in which corporates are making a difference. The good news is there are companies within the S&P 500 who are helping in this area. Read on to discover who’s doing the good work.

August 8, 2020

S&P500 companies that finance deforestation

In a world in which investors are increasingly focused on investing in companies with strong ESG credentials, you’d be forgiven for believing that some of the most well known companies are no longer financing global deforestation. However, unfortunately, you’d be wrong. Despite the growing calls from the investment world for high ESG standards, financing deforestation is still big business for a number of companies.

August 8, 2020

Alternative data can rise to it's potential within ESG

The use of alternative ESG data by the institutional investment world is gathering momentum. Factset estimate that some 70% of global investment companies are in the early exploratory stages of understanding how to best utilize the growing opportunity set in alternative ESG data. Most of these professional investors are exploring the value of ESG and sentiment analysis information due to their growing awareness of the value this data can deliver their clients.

August 8, 2020

Veiled Responsibility Is A Thing of The Past

For many years, corporations have kept information about their sultry operations behind lock and key. There were rumours about child labor in offshore manufacturing contractors but these were just that, rumours. DiCaprio’s movie “Blood Diamond” threw some light on conflict minerals, one of the many gigantic problems of our day.

August 8, 2020

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Leading the Way in Real-Time ESG Scoring: An Overview of ESG Analytics

ESG scoreing is revolutionizing the industry. ESG Analytics excels in this area, offering cutting-edge data and insights. This article will explore the groundbreaking methods of ESG Analytics in the realm of ESG scoring.

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The SASB Framework: An Overview of ESG Analysis

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