ROCKVILLE, Md. (October 28, 2024) — ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, today announced the release of methodology enhancements to its industry-leading Governance QualityScore (GQS) scoring solution for global institutional investors.
Today’s release is a comprehensive expansion for Governance QualityScore and includes the introduction of 12 new factors and the extension of existing factors to new markets for more comprehensive assessments of corporate governance risk.
New elements are spread across three topical areas including:
- New factors covering information security, CEO non-compete clauses and virtual only shareholders’ meetings.
- Expansion of existing factors to new markets increasing their global applicability
- Expansion of geographic coverage to include nearly 150 companies in Taiwan.
To learn more about the new factors and when they will be scored, as well as the new application of existing factors to companies in additional markets and regions, please click here.
“With this update, we are responding to strong demand for coverage of Taiwanese companies that will result in the addition of nearly 150 companies and bring total Asia-Pacific coverage to roughly 2000 companies,” said Guillaume Tassin, Head of Data Solutions at ISS ESG. “The update also demonstrates our commitment to both high-quality governance content and comprehensive coverage, as we continue to expand coverage in countries within the STOXX® Emerging Markets index.”
In tandem with today’s release, ISS ESG is announcing a data verification period from November 11 to 22 allowing companies to verify and submit changes to their data on all factors, including those added for this release, before scores are made available under the updated methodology. Access to the data verification portal is provided free-of-charge and year-round.
To learn more about Governance QualityScore, please click here.
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About ISS ESG
ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices, engage on sustainable investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS ESG also provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. In addition, ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities. For more information, please visit us at: www.iss-esg.com
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX’s expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.
Media Contact:
Izabella Nagy
Communications Analyst
press@iss-stoxx.com
ISS ESG Releases Extensive Methodology Updates for Governance QualityScore
ROCKVILLE, Md. (October 28, 2024) — ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, today announced the release of methodology enhancements to its industry-leading Governance QualityScore (GQS) scoring solution for global institutional investors.
Today’s release is a comprehensive expansion for Governance QualityScore and includes the introduction of 12 new factors and the extension of existing factors to new markets for more comprehensive assessments of corporate governance risk.
New elements are spread across three topical areas including:
To learn more about the new factors and when they will be scored, as well as the new application of existing factors to companies in additional markets and regions, please click here.
“With this update, we are responding to strong demand for coverage of Taiwanese companies that will result in the addition of nearly 150 companies and bring total Asia-Pacific coverage to roughly 2000 companies,” said Guillaume Tassin, Head of Data Solutions at ISS ESG. “The update also demonstrates our commitment to both high-quality governance content and comprehensive coverage, as we continue to expand coverage in countries within the STOXX® Emerging Markets index.”
In tandem with today’s release, ISS ESG is announcing a data verification period from November 11 to 22 allowing companies to verify and submit changes to their data on all factors, including those added for this release, before scores are made available under the updated methodology. Access to the data verification portal is provided free-of-charge and year-round.
To learn more about Governance QualityScore, please click here.
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About ISS ESG
ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices, engage on sustainable investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS ESG also provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. In addition, ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities. For more information, please visit us at: www.iss-esg.com
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX’s expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.
Media Contact:
Izabella Nagy
Communications Analyst
press@iss-stoxx.com
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