IdealRatings ESG Model
The IdealRatings ESG Model provides a comprehensive framework to evaluate companies based on three core pillars: Environmental, Social, and Governance. Each pillar is divided into subcategories called Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which consist of qualitative and quantitative inputs.
The model provides an insightful evaluation by combining qualitative insights with quantitative metrics, enabling consistent comparisons across industries and geographies.
Qualitative Segment
Metric Segment
How the Model Works?
IdealRatings employs a wide-ranging Materiality Assessment based on over 250 indicators across 21 KPIs, meticulously analyzed for their relevance to 160+ business activities. Through this assessment, KPIs are ranked by importance—categorized as High, Medium-High, Low-Medium, Low, or Irrelevant—and assigned weights specific to each business activity under the ESG pillars.
Environmental KPIs
- Air emissions
- Habitat protection
- Waste Management
- Environmental Management
- Water Resource Management
Social KPIs
- Supply Chain
- Human Capital
- Animal Welfare
- Consumer Protection
- Community Development
Governance KPIs
- Anti-corruption
- Anti-competitive
- Business Ethics
- Reporting & Transparency
Dynamic Weighting for Sector Relevance
IdealRatings’ ESG Scores & Ratings Data set offers a distinct evaluation of a company’s sustainability performance, leveraging industry-specific materiality insights. By analyzing around 150 qualitative data points across the ESG pillars, we deliver ESG scores that support informed decision-making for responsible investments.
How It Works?
Yes
The information is explicitly available and meets the set definition A "Yes" response carries the full weight of the question.
No
The information is not mentioned in the references and/or does not meet the set definition. A "No" response carries zero weight.
In-conclusive
The information is referenced ambiguously or includes a vague statement that could imply "Yes" or "No." Other special cases where "Inconclusive" applies are explained in the question descriptions. An "Inconclusive" response carries half the weight of the question.
These inputs are grouped under their respective KPIs, each receiving a score based on the sum of the weights of its associated data elements. Utilizing the materiality and the research input, scores of KPIs within a pillar are summed to calculate the total pillar score, out of 100. Cumulative scores across all pillars are converted into an overall ESG score, presented as a standardized letter grade ranging from AAA (highest) to CC (lowest).
IdealRatings’ ESG Qualitative Data set evaluates companies’ non-financial performance against proprietary sustainable investment guidelines and globally recognized standards. By integrating over 150 data points across ESG, we offer detailed insights to support sustainable investment decisions. (See our Materiality Assessment for additional details on industry-specific criteria.)
How It Works
Companies are screened against a set of international norms that cover responsible investment guidelines. Among these guidelines:
SDGs, a collection of 17 global objectives outlined by the UN in 2015 for achievement by 2030, form a cornerstone of our evaluations. We scrutinize companies based on their contributions towards these goals. Through our platform, you can explore a breakdown of companies actively supporting SDGs, their specific alignments with individual goals, and those whose community initiatives are mapped against the 17 objectives. This meticulous mapping of corporate endeavors to the UN goals fosters a deeper understanding of sustainability efforts.
The UN Global Compact presents non-binding guidelines urging businesses worldwide to embrace and disclose the implementation of sustainable and socially responsible policies. Encompassing ten principles spanning human rights, labor, environment, and corruption, the UNGC is a pivotal framework. Our platform regularly updates the list of UNGC signatories, and non-signatory companies are diligently evaluated against these principles.
Crafted and proclaimed by the UN in 1948, the UDHR as a beacon for global human rights standards. Comprising 30 essential articles, the UDHR forms a critical benchmark. IdealRatings has aligned these articles with targeted inquiries to verify companies' compliance with these fundamental norms. Our service offers insights into companies upholding the UDHR and its associated provisions, ensuring a focus on adherence to the 30 core human rights articles.
Established nearly a century ago under the UN's auspices, the ILO advocates for justice and decent labor standards globally. While historically applied at a national level, these standards have gained prominence within corporate codes of conduct due to violations at the organizational level. IdealRatings assesses companies against ILO standards and relevant criteria, making information on adherence readily accessible through our platform for your convenience.
Air Emissions
Waste Management
Water Usage
Energy Consumption
Scope 1
Scope 2
Scope 3
Net Zero Traget s
Features
Tracks key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics, including emissions, employee well-being, and governance practices, to offer a complete view of corporate sustainability.
Screens companies against international frameworks such as UNGC, SDGs, UDHR, and ILO to ensure adherence to recognized norms.
Allows users to tailor scoring models and evaluations to align with specific investment criteria and sustainability goals.
Provides flexible scoring inputs (Yes, No, or Inconclusive) to accommodate varying levels of data quality and availability.
Supports cross-sector, cross-country, and cross-industry benchmarking through KPI-driven analysis and industry-relative weighting models.
Ensures data accuracy and consistency using a structured research process adhering to global standards.
Benefits
Offers actionable insights for informed portfolio management and sustainable investment strategies.
Helps align investments with ESG goals, regulatory standards, and market expectations.
Enables meaningful comparisons of ESG performance across geographies, industries, and peer groups.
Effectively identifies and addresses ESG-related risks, fostering resilience and sustainability.
These datasets can be utilized by various user profiles, including Asset Managers, Portfolio Managers, ESG Analysts, Robo-Advisors, Custodians, Fund Administrators, Fund Services, and Securities Services, to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
