ISS ESG Raw Data Globally (89 factors, 54 raw data points)

Through its ESG Raw Data, ISS ESG offers a data feed containing a selection of quantitative raw data factors that underpin the ESG Corporate Rating. The feed includes some 89 factors and 54 distinct raw data points. The full feed covers the entire Corporate Rating universe of over 9,700 corporate issuers, including some 6,800 listed companies and 2,900 assigned corporate issuers. Use cases: Quantitative analysis - deep dive into the factors that drive ESG performance Reporting - conduct impact measurement of funds based on absolute data Examples of Covered Themes (with exemplary factors): Gender Equality • Women in the executive management team • Women in management positions • Women in the overall workforce Energy Efficiency • Energy use (in MWh) • Energy use - Percentage of renewable energy sources • Carbon intensity of energy generation (g/KWh) Emissions • Average CO2 emissions (g/km) of new vehicle fleet (automobile) • NOx emissions Employment • Employees with a permanent contract • Ratio of CEO/Highest to Median/Average employee compensation Waste & Water • Total waste (t) • E-waste collected (t) • Hazardous waste (t) • Freshwater use (m3) ISS ESG’s data collection and assessment process follows clearly documented rules and guidelines. The ISS ESG research team conducts systematic source monitoring to identify relevant information as it becomes available. Data is primarily sourced from publicly available information, including a company’s own disclosure, proxy statements, reputable news, governmental and international institutions, recognized international or local non-governmental organizations, and non-biased subscription databases. Assessments undergo a rigorous data collection process, including peer review. Each service employs a specialized and distinct approach designed to ensure near complete coverage across companies, regardless of geography, industry or company size. In addition, for many data sets, the research team conducts fact-finding dialogue with companies to provide supplementary detail and confirmation of involvement. Data is used by a broad range of institutional investors, asset managers, asset owners, fund managers, banks, government institutions, universities and research firms.