
Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage
Sustainability presents a potential source of enduring competitive edge, beyond risk mitigation and compliance. Research shows that firms that embed sustainable practices into their core

Sustainability presents a potential source of enduring competitive edge, beyond risk mitigation and compliance. Research shows that firms that embed sustainable practices into their core

Many institutions have adopted measures to reduce their value chain emissions. These institutions include banks, which are increasingly committing to decarbonization strategies. ISS STOXX data

Introduction This is the second article in a series of three to be published on the topic of the Sustainability Bond Rating at ISS ESG.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Introduction Energy management is a key pillar of corporate climate resilience. Energy management offers businesses a strategic opportunity to optimize energy consumption, mitigate
In 2024, ISS ESG Research, in collaboration with colleagues across ISS STOXX, published a variety of ESG Thought Leadership publications with significant relevance for investors.
According to CFA Institute, “Materiality is contextual; that is, [it] …depends on the investor’s objectives and time horizon and the specifics of the investment. Materiality

Australia is among the top producers of most global commodities, including iron ore, zinc, gold, and cobalt, and in 2023 was the top global producer

Introduction The sustainable finance debt market is seeing strong levels of issuance, from a greater breadth of issuers, in 2024. Green bonds are experiencing strong

Introduction With the continued evolution of ESG, traditional Governance can sometimes be overlooked compared to Environmental and Social factors. This paper highlights the importance of

Introduction Regulators globally are requiring companies to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For companies in some industries, Scope 1 and 2 emissions – covering,

Sustainability presents a potential source of enduring competitive edge, beyond risk mitigation and compliance. Research shows that firms that embed sustainable practices into their core

Many institutions have adopted measures to reduce their value chain emissions. These institutions include banks, which are increasingly committing to decarbonization strategies. ISS STOXX data

Introduction This is the second article in a series of three to be published on the topic of the Sustainability Bond Rating at ISS ESG.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Introduction Energy management is a key pillar of corporate climate resilience. Energy management offers businesses a strategic opportunity to optimize energy consumption, mitigate
In 2024, ISS ESG Research, in collaboration with colleagues across ISS STOXX, published a variety of ESG Thought Leadership publications with significant relevance for investors.
According to CFA Institute, “Materiality is contextual; that is, [it] …depends on the investor’s objectives and time horizon and the specifics of the investment. Materiality

Australia is among the top producers of most global commodities, including iron ore, zinc, gold, and cobalt, and in 2023 was the top global producer

Introduction The sustainable finance debt market is seeing strong levels of issuance, from a greater breadth of issuers, in 2024. Green bonds are experiencing strong

Introduction With the continued evolution of ESG, traditional Governance can sometimes be overlooked compared to Environmental and Social factors. This paper highlights the importance of

Introduction Regulators globally are requiring companies to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For companies in some industries, Scope 1 and 2 emissions – covering,