RepRisk

RepRisk ESG risk data now available to Bloomberg Data Management Services customers

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

ZURICH, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RepRisk, a data science company that provides transparency on ESG and business conduct risks, announced its data is available to mutual customers via Bloomberg's DL+ ESG Manager solution, which models, structures and links multi-vendor ESG data for seamless integration into customers' workflows.

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  • ESG Manager is part of Bloomberg's Data License Plus (DL+) solution suite, built to address client demand for a ready-to-use data management solution that links ESG data from Bloomberg and other vendors to Bloomberg's industry standard entity and instrument reference data.
  • "We are excited to provide Bloomberg DL+ clients with RepRisk's daily updated ESG risk data to promote business conduct due diligence and ESG risk management throughout their organizations.
  • By using RepRisk ESG data within DL+ ESG Manager, Bloomberg's and RepRisk's mutual clients experience confident decision-making with less complexity in accessing and distributing data."
  • "We're excited to expand the multi-vendor coverage of DL+ ESG Manager through the addition of RepRisk's ESG risk data, enabling customers to further enhance their holistic view of ESG data across their firm," said Don Huff, Global Head of Client Services and Operations at Bloomberg Data Management Services.

Brazil Is in Vanguard of Sustainability Juggernaut

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Sustainability and ESG report for Brazil finds that enterprises in Brazil are pioneers in undertaking important steps toward realizing an ecological transformation agenda.

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  • The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Sustainability and ESG report for Brazil finds that enterprises in Brazil are pioneers in undertaking important steps toward realizing an ecological transformation agenda.
  • Brazil was the first country in the world to incorporate global standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) into its regulatory framework, a move that has led to rising demand throughout the country for sustainability solutions, the ISG report says.
  • “Service providers are increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainability,” said Andy Miears, director, adaptive organization, with ISG.
  • Standardized ESG ratings across industries enable organizations to gauge their sustainability performance relative to their peers, the report says.

Options Abound as Europe’s ESG Services Expand Rapidly

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Sustainability and ESG report for Europe finds the global market for sustainability and ESG solutions and services is on track to expand from approximately €50 billion in 2022, to more than €100 billion by 2030.

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  • The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Sustainability and ESG report for Europe finds the global market for sustainability and ESG solutions and services is on track to expand from approximately €50 billion in 2022, to more than €100 billion by 2030.
  • By 2026, more than 60 percent of EU companies will be required to begin externally reporting certain sustainability and ESG data in specific formats.
  • Because digital services will be critical to this transformation, portions of this funding will find their way to providers of those services, the ISG report says.
  • The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Sustainability and ESG report for Europe evaluates the capabilities of 106 providers across five quadrants: Strategy and Enablement Services, Technology Solutions and Implementation Services – IT, Technology Solutions and Implementation Services – OT, Data Platforms and Managed Services, and Rating and Benchmarking Services.

U.S. Firms Seek ESG Help as Demands Grow More Complex

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Monday, February 12, 2024

companies know they need to improve their sustainability and ESG performance but face increasing complexity at every turn,” said Andy Miears, director, adaptive organization, with ISG.

Key Points: 
  • companies know they need to improve their sustainability and ESG performance but face increasing complexity at every turn,” said Andy Miears, director, adaptive organization, with ISG.
  • The global market for sustainability and ESG services is likely to double from 2022 to 2030, ISG says.
  • Bain & Company, BCG, Bloomberg, CDP, Cority, ERM, ESG Book, FactSet, ISS ESG, Moody’s ESG, MSCI, LSEG Data & Analytics, S&P Global, Sustainalytics, VelocityEHS and Wolters Kluwer are named as Leaders in one quadrant each.
  • The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) report for the U.S. is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage .

RepRisk gears up for next growth phase by expanding Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ZURICH, Switzerland – January 24, 2024 – RepRisk, a data science company that provides transparency on business conduct risks, is strengthening its Board of Directors to focus on further growth.

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  • ZURICH, Switzerland – January 24, 2024 – RepRisk, a data science company that provides transparency on business conduct risks, is strengthening its Board of Directors to focus on further growth.
  • RepRisk systematically captures and analyzes all companies and infrastructure projects worldwide that are associated with ESG risks in public sources.
  • The RepRisk Board of Directors is additionally supported by an international Academic Advisory Board, contributing valuable research expertise in the finance field.
  • Daniela Bosshardt, Chair of the Board of Directors at RepRisk, stated: “Thanks to the excellent work of the entire RepRisk team, we can look back on a period of robust growth and successful international expansion.

RepRisk and Carahsoft Partner to Bring World-Leading Business Conduct Risk Data to the Public Sector

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

RepRisk , a data science company that provides transparency on business conduct risks, and Carahsoft Technology Corp ., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership.

Key Points: 
  • RepRisk , a data science company that provides transparency on business conduct risks, and Carahsoft Technology Corp ., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership.
  • “True to their public mandate, Government agencies and other public entities are keen to manage their business conduct risks,” said Jenny Nordby, Head of Business Development at RepRisk.
  • RepRisk intentionally excludes company self-disclosures to produce comprehensive and actionable insights on business conduct risks.
  • RepRisk and Carahsoft are working together to help Public Sector entities make risk-informed business decisions and drive innovation by leveraging RepRisk’s unique event and issues-driven ESG research methodology.

RepRisk Inc.: RepRisk data shows increase in greenwashing with one in three greenwashing public companies also linked to social washing

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

31% of publicly listed companies linked to greenwashing from September 2018 to September 2023 were also linked to social washing.

Key Points: 
  • 31% of publicly listed companies linked to greenwashing from September 2018 to September 2023 were also linked to social washing.
  • Zurich, Switzerland – 3 October 2023 New research from RepRisk, the world’s largest ESG data science company, shows an increase of greenwashing risk, with one in four climate-related ESG risk incidents globally linked to greenwashing.
  • Greenwashing and social washing are often linked, RepRisk’s data shows that nearly one in three public companies linked to greenwashing are also associated with social washing.
  • In the US, 44% of public companies linked to greenwashing also have a record of social washing, compared to 39% in the UK and 31% globally.

RepRisk data shows increase in greenwashing with one in three greenwashing public companies also linked to social washing

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Greenwashing and social washing are often linked, RepRisk’s data shows that nearly one in three public companies linked to greenwashing are also associated with social washing.

Key Points: 
  • Greenwashing and social washing are often linked, RepRisk’s data shows that nearly one in three public companies linked to greenwashing are also associated with social washing.
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    “The expectation of competitive advantage derived from an image of sustainability has opened the door to green and social washing.
  • Social washing takes place when companies make misleading claims about their social responsibility, painting themselves in a positive light while obscuring an underlying social issue.
  • In the US, 44% of public companies linked to greenwashing also have a record of social washing, compared to 39% in the UK and 31% globally.

RepRisk Data Empowers APG Asset Management’s First-of-Its-Kind Sustainable Real Estate Index Series

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

RepRisk, the leading ESG data science company, empowers the iSTOXX APG Real Estate CRREM-aligned Responsible Investment Index series launched today by APG Asset Management, one of the world’s largest pension investors with EUR 541 billion AUM, with its independent and AI-powered ESG risk data.

Key Points: 
  • RepRisk, the leading ESG data science company, empowers the iSTOXX APG Real Estate CRREM-aligned Responsible Investment Index series launched today by APG Asset Management, one of the world’s largest pension investors with EUR 541 billion AUM, with its independent and AI-powered ESG risk data.
  • Notably, the inclusion of RepRisk data adds sustainability dimensions to the index construction beyond climate and carbon considerations, encompassing also social and governance factors.
  • “Today's launch of our APG Real Estate CRREM-aligned RI Index strategy underlines our adherence to the highest ESG standards across the industry.
  • Through our partnership with RepRisk we can develop our client offering, to be more sustainable and, importantly, customized.”
    The iSTOXX APG Real Estate CRREM-aligned Responsible Investment Index, while passive, allows an active ESG component to customize sustainability criteria.

gategroup publishes the 2022 ESG report, outlining sustainability commitments and Innovations

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

The ESG Report 2022 summarizes the company's sustainability ambitions, materiality analysis, and action plans for environmental, social, and governance impact.

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  • The ESG Report 2022 summarizes the company's sustainability ambitions, materiality analysis, and action plans for environmental, social, and governance impact.
  • Zurich, June 30th, 2023 – gategroup proudly presents its inaugural annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for 2022.
  • This comprehensive publication marks a significant milestone as gategroup solidifies its commitment to sustainability, outlines its ambitions, and introduces further innovative initiatives.
  • The publication sheds light on the essential ESG priorities for gategroup and outlines a roadmap for advancing towards our full potential.