IdealRatings has created its Sovereign ESG Dataset to shed light on governments' sustainability efforts and influence on global initiatives. This data set enables stakeholders to assess sovereign risk and ESG performance through a structured, indicator-based methodology.
Framework
Aggregates diverse ESG indicators combining both risk exposure and risk management dimensions.
Scoring Scale
Indicators are normalized on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = Lowest, 5 = Highest). Missing values are forecasted using estimation models for recent periods, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The assessment spans 11 KPIs, categorized under three pillars: Environmental, Social, and Governance.
Country Score Calculation
Aggregates scores from the Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars. Standardized on a scale of 300 and aligned with IdealRatings' default rating scale for consistency and comparability.
50%
Governance
Financial Stability and Governance Effectiveness
25%
Social
Basic Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Health, Infrastructure & Innovation and Labor
25%
Environment
Air Emissions, Biodiversity and Energy
Benefits
Evaluate governments' sustainability performance through governance-focused models.
Assess sovereign-level ESG risks using standardized indicators and management strategies.
Align sovereign debt investments with sustainability objectives.