RepRisk’s dynamic business intelligence on
environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks supports SASB’s
evidence-based research
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Zurich, Switzerland – April 29, 2015 - RepRisk,
the leading provider of business intelligence on environmental, social
and governance (ESG) risks, is pleased to announce that its dynamic ESG
risk data is being used by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
(SASB) as one of the inputs in their evidence-based research.SASB is a US-based 501(c)3 non-profit that develops and issues industry-specific sustainability accounting standards. The standards, which guide companies in the disclosure of material sustainability information in SEC filings, provide investors with a more complete view of a corporation’s sustainability risks and opportunities.
RepRisk provides dynamic risk analysis and metrics related to companies, projects, sectors and countries and operates an ESG Risk Platform used as a risk research, monitoring and due diligence tool. Its research covers 15 business languages to support early risk identification and is based on the perspectives of a broad set of external stakeholders, thereby providing a unique perspective on company performance.
Jerome Lavigne-Delville, Chief of Standards Development at SASB, said “Both SASB and RepRisk are working to encourage businesses to systematically integrate sustainability in their strategies, processes and disclosure. Our partnership with RepRisk allows us to include valuable data in our research process and enhance our standards with regard to ESG-related risks across industries.”
“RepRisk is very proud that its dynamic ESG risk analysis and metrics are being used by SASB – and believes it is a testament to the robust and comprehensive nature of its research,” states Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon, Head of Business Development and Marketing at RepRisk. “RepRisk remains committed to providing business intelligence that help business leaders and investors make more informed decisions on ESG issues.”
