Explore Crisil, a company of S&P Global

Formerly known as Global Research & Risk Solutions

Sustainability Integration

 

 

Tailor sustainability integration strategy with customised solutions for sustainable growth

We understand that seamless sustainability integration is crucial for long-term success.

Our customised solutions empower clients to effectively integrate sustainability factors into every stage of their investment process, from due diligence and portfolio construction to engagement and reporting.

We collaborate closely with asset managers, banks and corporations, to develop tailored strategies encompassing robust assessments, targeted due diligence, green social and sustainability (GSS) bond evaluations, thematic research, proxy voting advisory and ongoing engagement guidance.

Partner with us to build a resilient and impactful sustainability programme that drives long-term value and positive change.

 

 

 

 

Crisil advantage

 

 

 

Our proprietary missing data framework helps clients navigate data challenges and ensures comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis

Our robust data quality and management processes drive efficient data ingestion for optimised sustainability workflows

We have extensive experience in integrating sustainability across multiple asset classes: public, private and real assets

 

 

 

3K+

3,000+ companies assessed across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas on their sustainability performance, risks and opportunities

1K+

Customised ESG tear sheets delivered for 1,000+ companies

450+

450+ GSS bonds assessed across multiple sectors

 

 

 

 

1.5K+

1,500+ scorecards built and maintained across public and private assets

500+

500+ unique companies assessed for EU taxonomy alignment

 

 

 

Our solution components

 

 

Sustainability assessment frameworks and scorecards

 

  • Systematically integrate sustainability across the coverage universe using bespoke assessment frameworks and scorecards.
  • Our sector-specific materiality-based proprietary frameworks built on established global standards help identify key sustainability risks, allowing comparison of sustainability performance across the coverage universe.
  • The frameworks can be converted to customised scorecards tailored to clients’ investment needs or concise sustainability tear sheets for efficient analysis and reporting.

Sustainability due diligence

 

  • Gain a competitive edge with tailored sustainability due diligence solutions.
  • We provide in-depth assessment of public and private assets, identifying and mitigating sustainability risks to maximise value and minimise potential downsides.
  • Our expert team leverages cutting-edge frameworks and a proprietary missing data approach to deliver actionable insights, empowering clients to make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth.
  • We help navigate the complex sustainability landscape and unlock responsible investment opportunities.

GSS bond assessment

 

  • Evaluate the sustainability credentials of GSS bond investments with comprehensive assessment solutions.
  • We develop bespoke frameworks covering both ex-ante and ex-post characteristics, including the issuer’s sustainability characteristics, use of proceeds and alignment with recognised guidelines, such as the International Capital Market Association principles.
  • They also include portfolio-level impact reporting and customised dashboards to track performance against targets.

Thematic research

 

  • Unlock investment opportunities and mitigate emerging risks with forward-looking thematic research.
  • This research delves into multiple sustainability hypotheses, providing crucial macro and issuer-level insights on evolving sustainable trends.
  • At-risk and beneficiary securities are identified through sector-level deep-dives, informing strategic portfolio decisions.
  • Furthermore, customised theme-based portfolio screeners help target investments aligned with specific sustainability goals.

Proxy advisory

 

  • Navigate the complexities of proxy voting and maximise influence with comprehensive advisory services.
  • Designed for clients managing high volumes during peak seasons, these services streamline the process by compiling proposals and benchmarking them against clients’ unique guidelines.
  • Controversial proposals are analysed and recommendations are provided based on emerging trends and peer voting behaviour.
  • Stay ahead of the curve with support for updating voting guidelines to reflect current best practices.

Sustainability engagement support

 

  • Enhance sustainability integration and drive positive change with targeted engagement support.
  • This support facilitates meaningful dialogue with portfolio companies, promoting improved sustainability performance and generating long-term value.
  • A due diligence-based approach, utilising customised questionnaires tailored to each company’s circumstances, addresses material sustainability risks and opportunities.
  • Comprehensive tracking and monitoring of all engagement activities provide valuable data-driven insights to demonstrate impact and inform future decisions.

Sustainability data management

 

  • Efficiently manage sustainability data with comprehensive solutions designed to streamline workflows and ensure data integrity for informed decision-making.
  • Our approach connects taxonomies and data management tools with business-friendly semantics for optimised sustainability processes.

 

 

 

 

Who we serve

Traditional asset managers

Hedge funds
 

Private and alternative credit managers

 

 

Insurers, pension, sovereign funds and endowments

Private equity and venture capital managers
 

 

 

 

 

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