Sustainalytics combines ESG ratings into one

Our main ESG ratings supplier Sustainalytics has decided to combine the current Environmental Performance Assessment and Social Performance Assessment ratings into a new overall rating called the ESG Risk Rating.

This new rating assesses the degree of risk that environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria represent for the economic value of a company. It breaks companies down into five risk categories: negligible, low, medium, high and severe. These risk categories are based on an “absolute” assessment, meaning a risk rating of “high” indicates a comparable degree of ESG risk within the universe of companies analysed, whether it is an agricultural company, a utility or any other type of company. The new system makes it easier to compare companies.

Viewing ESG ratings in Pictet Connect

The ESG ratings can be shown in the positions list or as charts in the “My Page” view. They can also be selected from the “Column set” drop-down menu.