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MSCI ESG Ratings measure a company's resilience to financially relevant ESG risks. Covering over 17,000 issuers, MSCI assigns ratings from AAA to CCC based on industry-relative performance. Learn how your company is assessed across Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars — and what you can do to improve.
CDP runs the world's largest environmental disclosure system. With 22,100+ companies representing two-thirds of global market cap disclosing through CDP, it has become essential for corporate transparency. Learn how CDP scoring works, what data you need, and how disclosure can strengthen your ESG profile.
The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) evaluates over 13,000 companies annually. It forms the basis for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and S&P 500 ESG Index inclusion. Discover what the CSA measures, how it differs from other ratings, and how to prepare your submission.
Morningstar Sustainalytics measures a company's exposure to industry-specific material ESG risks and how well it manages them. Unlike MSCI's relative approach, Sustainalytics assigns an absolute risk score. For SMEs entering the ESG space, understanding this framework is critical for managing investor and buyer expectations.
The Strategic Sustainability Benchmarking Scheme (SSBS), launched by CUHK's Centre for Business Sustainability and SGS, uses the VPI (Values–Process–Impact) model benchmarked against HKBSI. Unlike global ratings, SSBS incorporates Hong Kong's unique business context. Learn how this local benchmark works and why it matters for HK-listed companies and SMEs.
The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) affects non-EU companies with significant European operations. Following the 2026 Omnibus I Directive, reporting thresholds have been adjusted. Understand whether your company falls in scope, what data you need, and how to prepare for your first CSRD submission.