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K2 Integrity Launches First-of-Its-Kind ESG Assessment Certification

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Applying proprietary framework, K2 Integrity will conduct a detailed review of qualitative and quantitative metrics to verify that a fund and manager is compliant with ESG best practices.

Key Points: 
  • Applying proprietary framework, K2 Integrity will conduct a detailed review of qualitative and quantitative metrics to verify that a fund and manager is compliant with ESG best practices.
  • K2's assessment takes into consideration applicable regulations that improve trust and transparency as these relate to ESG criteria.
  • This proprietaryESG certification is based on a fund's voluntary self-disclosure and independent review by K2 Integrity experts, who analyze, assess and validate the fund's own commitment to investors.
  • To learn more about how K2 Integrity is revolutionizing the management of risk, visit www.k2integrity.com , or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn .

K2 Integrity Launches First-of-Its-Kind ESG Assessment Certification

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Applying proprietary framework, K2 Integrity will conduct a detailed review of qualitative and quantitative metrics to verify that a fund and manager is compliant with ESG best practices.

Key Points: 
  • Applying proprietary framework, K2 Integrity will conduct a detailed review of qualitative and quantitative metrics to verify that a fund and manager is compliant with ESG best practices.
  • K2's assessment takes into consideration applicable regulations that improve trust and transparency as these relate to ESG criteria.
  • This proprietaryESG certification is based on a fund's voluntary self-disclosure and independent review by K2 Integrity experts, who analyze, assess and validate the fund's own commitment to investors.
  • To learn more about how K2 Integrity is revolutionizing the management of risk, visit www.k2integrity.com , or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn .

Moody’s Analytics: Stronger ESG Risk Mitigation Practices Linked to Better Shareholder Returns

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Companies that develop more responsible Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and strive to mitigate ESG risks experience fewer ESG-related controversies and generate better shareholder returns.

Key Points: 
  • Companies that develop more responsible Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and strive to mitigate ESG risks experience fewer ESG-related controversies and generate better shareholder returns.
  • However, the research also showed that companies that learn from past ESG controversies and improve their internal ESG risk practices potentially reap benefits.
  • Companies whose Moodys ESG Assessments improved were likely to experience about 15% fewer ESG controversies going forward than those that did not.
  • Learn more about the research studies, Measuring Persistence in ESG Risk Management Culture and The Business Impact of ESG Performance .

RepRisk Proudly Announces Launch of ‘RepRisk Japan’ and Unveils New Tokyo Office

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Monday, May 23, 2022

RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning and human intelligence to identify ESG risks, is proud to announce the opening of their Tokyo office, marking the permanent physical presence of RepRisk in Japan.

Key Points: 
  • RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning and human intelligence to identify ESG risks, is proud to announce the opening of their Tokyo office, marking the permanent physical presence of RepRisk in Japan.
  • Theres a revolution in green finance occurring in Japan, and RepRisk is excited to contribute to this movement with a permanent office and presence in Tokyo, said Alexandra Mihailescu-Cichon, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
  • "RepRisk data covers a wide range of companies and projects globally and gives us easy access to associated ESG information.
  • We are excited to welcome their new office in Japan and look forward to further strengthening our ties.

RepRisk Announces Availability of ESG Risk Data on Google Cloud Analytics Hub

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Monday, April 11, 2022

RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning and human intelligence to identify ESG risks, has today announced that its ESG risk data will be available through Google Clouds data exchange, Analytics Hub , powered by the Crux data integration platform, which is now available in public preview.

Key Points: 
  • RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning and human intelligence to identify ESG risks, has today announced that its ESG risk data will be available through Google Clouds data exchange, Analytics Hub , powered by the Crux data integration platform, which is now available in public preview.
  • Alternative data is extremely important in driving responsible financial decision-making and ushering in greater transparency, which is why RepRisk is thrilled to partner with Google Cloud to integrate our ESG data for their Analytics Hub, said Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at RepRisk.
  • Having seamless access to ESG risk data is critical to business strategies today, said Manvinder Singh, Director, Partnerships at Google Cloud.
  • With its datasets now available on Analytics Hub, RepRisk is enabling customers with rich ESG data that, when used alongside Google Cloud capabilities in AI, ML, and analytics, can power data-driven insights across their organizations.

Qontigo Adds ESG Risk Data Leader RepRisk to Growing Sustainability Partner Ecosystem

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Qontigo, a leading provider of innovative risk, analytics, and index solutions has entered into a partnership with RepRisk, a pioneer and leader in ESG data science.

Key Points: 
  • Qontigo, a leading provider of innovative risk, analytics, and index solutions has entered into a partnership with RepRisk, a pioneer and leader in ESG data science.
  • Under this new partnership, Qontigo will enable solutions and access to RepRisk ESG risk data via Axioma portfolio analytics and risk models, and build indices under its STOXX family of brands.
  • At Qontigo, we focus on collaborating with best-in-class data providers and RepRisk is yet another well-respected, important partner for us as we continue to grow our ESG data ecosystem.
  • RepRisk complements our existing set of ESG data providers and ultimately gives our clients even more flexibility and choice.

Qontigo adds ESG risk data leader RepRisk to growing sustainability partner ecosystem

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qontigo , a leading provider of innovative risk, analytics, and index solutions has entered into a partnership with RepRisk, a pioneer and leader in ESG data science.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qontigo , a leading provider of innovative risk, analytics, and index solutions has entered into a partnership with RepRisk, a pioneer and leader in ESG data science.
  • Under this new partnership, Qontigo will enable solutions and access to RepRisk ESG risk data via Axioma portfolio analytics and risk models, and build indices under its STOXX family of brands.
  • "At Qontigo, we focus on collaborating with best-in-class data providers and RepRisk is yet another well-respected, important partner for us as we continue to grow our ESG data ecosystem.
  • RepRisk complements our existing set of ESG data providers and ultimately gives our clients even more flexibility and choice."

RepRisk Wins Fourth Successive Tender From the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global’s Council on Ethics With a Rating of Very High Quality

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Monday, January 10, 2022

RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning and human intelligence to identify ESG risks, is proud to announce that it has been selected as the provider of ESG data and portfolio monitoring services for the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Globals Council on Ethics.

Key Points: 
  • RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning and human intelligence to identify ESG risks, is proud to announce that it has been selected as the provider of ESG data and portfolio monitoring services for the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Globals Council on Ethics.
  • RepRisks service was rated as a service with very high quality according to the criteria set out in the Request for Tenders by the Council.
  • With the tender win, RepRisk will continue to monitor the Funds portfolio for another four years, until December 2025.
  • The research provided by RepRisk will help the Council on Ethics analyze and select cases of ESG violations that may lead to exclusion by the Fund.

Wahed Debuts First Shariah-Compliant and ESG-Aware ETF on Nasdaq

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Friday, January 7, 2022

UMMA complements Waheds U.S. equity-focused Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF (HLAL), which debuted on the Nasdaq in 2019, by seeking to provide U.S. investors exposure to international securities that meet the Shariah-compliant criteria.

Key Points: 
  • UMMA complements Waheds U.S. equity-focused Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF (HLAL), which debuted on the Nasdaq in 2019, by seeking to provide U.S. investors exposure to international securities that meet the Shariah-compliant criteria.
  • Wahed is launching UMMA in collaboration with the U.S. Banks Listed Funds Trust and Dow Jones.
  • Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF shares may be bought and sold on an exchange through a brokerage account.
  • The Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF (UMMA) is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

RepRisk Makes ESG Data Methodology Public

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning and human intelligence to identify ESG risks, takes a major step forward in enabling more sustainable capital allocation by making its ESG data methodology publicly available on the RepRisk website .

Key Points: 
  • RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning and human intelligence to identify ESG risks, takes a major step forward in enabling more sustainable capital allocation by making its ESG data methodology publicly available on the RepRisk website .
  • This is a pivotal day for transparency in ESG and for RepRisk by being the first and only ESG data provider to publish our detailed methodology, publicly, on our website, said Philipp Aeby, CEO of RepRisk.
  • As a pioneer in the ESG data industry, we are excited to see the growth, acceptance, and adoption of ESG data.
  • Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Switzerland, RepRisk is a pioneer in ESG data science that leverages the combination of AI and machine learning with human intelligence to systematically analyze public information and identify material ESG risks.