Investor demand for 昀椀nancially material Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) information is growing rapidly. Now, more than ever, investors understand dif昀椀culties for investors utilizing this critical S&P Global Ratings launched the ESG the value of integrating ESG factors into information to analyze what it means for the Evaluation: a forward looking, long-term their investment decisions to mitigate future and gain a competitive edge. opinion of an company’s ability to effectively risks and uncover opportunities. But the In 2019, to help harmonize disparate ESG manage future risks and opportunities. lack of consistency, engagement, and information and enable companies and their In 2020, we extended our product to a forward view of the majority of ESG investors to better understand the ESG include banks and insurance companies. information providers result in widespread risks and opportunities on their horizons,