Market Insight: The Role Of EHS In Corporate ESG Ratings
Rain Chiang
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Executive Summary
ESG ratings objectively assess a firm’s capability to manage ESG-related risks. This process involves utilizing publicly available data and engaging with EHS functions that are assuming greater responsibility for managing firm-wide ESG strategies. EHS executives can leverage this report to understand how existing EHS metrics and activities can inform ESG rating assessments. Additionally, the report highlights practices and technologies that support high-quality ESG data collection. Given the rapidly expanding market for ESG investment, firms pursuing ESG ratings can gain a competitive advantage in attracting customers, talent and capital investment.ESG Ratings Help Firms Identify Exposure To Long-Term Risks And Signal A Commitment To Sustainable Outcomes
Commonly Collected EHS Metrics Contribute To A Majority Of ESG Rating Frameworks
EHS Functions Are Evolving Their Processes To Meet The Expanding Need For ESG Reporting
The Increasing Demand For Accurate And Timely EHS Data Necessitates Adopting Technology Solutions
Figure 2. How MSCI Evaluates Key Issues Managed By EHS Practices
About the Authors
Rain Chiang
Industry Analyst
Rain is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix EHSQ practice. His current research agenda focuses on the intersection between EHSQ and ESG priorities. Prior to joining Verd...
Bill Pennington
VP Research
Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps ...
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