What Sets S&P Global ESG Scores Apart?

It's more than just a number. The score reflects the depth and breadth of a company's environmental, social, and governance performance across hundreds of metrics.

More data.

Deeper analysis.

Clearer picture.

Full evaluation of industry-specific ESG risks, accomplishments, and opportunities, with periodic measurement and monitoring of ongoing issues.
Seamless integration of ESG data into your workflow, research, and portfolio modeling using Xpressfeed™, our advanced data distribution system.
ESG data collection through direct engagement with companies to capture on average 1,000 data points across a range of relevant topics.
Vetting of data and analysis is made via a rigorous, third-party audited quality review.
Support from a team of analysts available worldwide to answer your questions about our ESG services and solutions.
The flow of our information and analysis spans the entire S&P Global ecosystem.

What goes into an ESG score?

Participating companies provide detailed answers to a standardized set of ESG-related questions through our proprietary Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

How we score the Corporate Sustainability Assessment

Start with data

Nearly 1,000 data points are assessed for each participating firm
Study the answers

Up to 120 relevant questions are answered and we evaluate the responses
Segment the findings

Nearly 30 different criteria are used to parse the insights
Value each dimension

After review, individual raw data items are aggregated into question scores, then into criteria, dimension scores that make up the S&P Global ESG score. This is done using predefined scoring algorithms and aggregation techniques that ensure objectivity in the scoring process.
Create the S&P Global ESG Score

A final S&P Global ESG Score is determined using predefined weights based on financial materiality for each industry.