Understanding ESG Scores (0-100 Scale)

ESG scores are used to rate a company's performance on environmental, social, and governance factors. Higher scores generally indicate better performance.

• 0-20: Poor/Laggard. Significant ESG risks, poor management practices, or controversial activities.
• 21-40: Weak/Below Average. Some ESG risks, inconsistent management, or moderate controversies.
• 41-60: Average/Moderate. Basic ESG integration, some progress, but areas for improvement.
• 61-80: Strong/Above Average. Good ESG practices, proactive risk management, and positive impact.
• 81-100: Excellent/Leader. Industry-leading ESG performance, strong commitment, and innovation.

E (Environmental): Climate change, resource scarcity, pollution, biodiversity, energy efficiency.

S (Social): Labor practices, human rights, community relations, product safety, data privacy, customer satisfaction.

G (Governance): Board diversity, executive compensation, business ethics, shareholder rights, transparency.