Responsible Investment Leaders are investment/asset managers that rank in the top 20% of all organisations assessed by the Responsible Investment Scorecard, demonstrating leading practice through their commitment to responsible investing; explicit consideration of ESG factors in investment decision-making; strong and collaborative stewardship; and transparency in reporting, including the societal and environmental outcomes achieved.
Responsible Investors are investment/asset managers that score at least 15 out of 20 on the Responsible Investment Scorecard (but are not within the top 20% of assessed organisations), with a commitment to responsible investing; explicit consideration of ESG factors in investment decision-making; strong and collaborative stewardship; and transparency in reporting, including the societal and environmental outcomes achieved.
ISS ESG is a leading Australasian provider of research and services relating to the environmental, social and governance (ESG) and ethical performance of companies and investment portfolios. Formerly known as CAER, the company has been working with institutional investors seeking to monitor portfolio companies’ ESG policies, practices, and disclosures since 2000. CAER was acquired by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) in February 2019 and is now part of ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of ISS. ISS caer’s comprehensive experience utilizing ESG data and assessments, ratings, and screening capabilities are valued by a range of institutions across Australia and New Zealand. Clients also leverage the ISS caer team’s skill set to assist with the monitoring of ESG controversies; analyze companies and portfolios with specific ESG risks such as climate change; support active ownership strategies; and develop ESG-focused indices. We work with our clients on customised solutions. Our expertise in combining and integrating ESG and ethical information enables us to provide additional value to the ESG research our clients access. Beyond our global ESG platform and associated ESG data products we are able to directly work with our clients to undertake specific and customised research projects. ISS caer also publishes the Corporate Monitor ESG ratings and news service tailored for financial advisers.
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