An introduction to ESG data
Julia Asri Meigh, Head of ESG and Macro Research (New York)

ESG data – it’s complicated. With an estimated 600+ ESG ratings and ranking existing globally (as of 2018)¹, which ones should investors choose? This report is a short beginner’s guide to ESG integration and aims to help investors select the most suitable ESG datasets for their specific investment approach.
This report summarises:
- The different types of ESG data
- There benefits and limitations
- The competitive landscape of ESG data providers and outline their use cases