Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)

Who are the world’s top performing companies, based on their sustainable business practices? Find out in the 2024 edition of the S&P Global #Sustainability Yearbook: https://lnkd.in/dFBxfc7 #SPGSustainable1Yearbook

Earlier this week, representatives from Chinese companies included in the Sustainability Yearbook for their corporate sustainability accomplishments were recognized during an afternoon of programming. Lauren Smart, Chief Commercial and Market Engagement Officer, and Thomas Yagel, Chief Product Owner, delivered welcome remarks and distributed recognitions with Robert Dornau, Global Head of Corporate Engagement, who also shared a keynote address. Rong Yu, Head of Greater China and ASEAN ESG Solutions, moderated the event. Learn more about the CSA process and Sustainability Yearbook inclusions: https://okt.to/8wgiWT

We were honoured to be joined by nearly 150 Chinese companies in Beijing this week at our S&P Global Sustainable1 event. We celebrated the success of the leading Chinese companies who partipate in our flagship corporate sustainability assessment (CSA). We also launched our SustainabilityYearbook (China) 2024 featuring thought leadership on sustainability from across S&P Global Mobility S&P Dow Jones Indices and S&P Global Market Intelligence . Amazing to see the engagement and rapidly growing partipation in this market. Congratulations to all the winners! #sustainability

A robust understanding of the most relevant #sustainability issues and their interdependencies is key to making informed business decisions and for reporting progress against goals. Explore how our industry-specific approach to materiality is captured in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA): https://okt.to/EtyrUI Use the CSA to assess your company's sustainability disclosure practices and stay up-to-date with international standards and trends on sustainability factors.

The new US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule requires companies registered under its mandate to disclose at least some material climate-related information, such as risk management and risks to strategy or financial performance. The CSA helps companies understand how they compare against industry peers.  Learn more about the benefits of getting assessed in the CSA: https://lnkd.in/gXHhwX_J

Investors may see the positive impacts of good human rights management practices by companies, such as an improved risk profile and greater growth potential. A strong human rights commitment, risk identification, mitigation, and remediation processes can indicate better risk management and potentially fewer costly controversial events. Learn more about the benefits of getting assessed in the CSA: https://lnkd.in/gXHhwX_J

S&P Global Sustainable1 is proud to join the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative as an official supporter powering the next stage of sustainable capital markets. https://okt.to/DaCZ8N

Demand for focused research on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is on the rise. Data from the CSA was analyzed in our latest Thematic ESG Data Analysis Report providing an in-depth analysis of: - Board Diversity - Workforce Breakdown - Gender Pay - Discrimination and Harassment - Health and Well-Being and more…. Learn More: https://okt.to/PSu9bD How does your company measure up? Participate in the CSA to find out. Learn more https://okt.to/qN0YpT #sustainability #DEI

On Wednesday, S&P Global hosted the event “Celebrating 25 Years of Connecting Business and Sustainability Strategies” at our offices in Frankfurt. In addition to stimulating deep dives on topics critical to the CSA by Sustainability Benchmarking Services, we had a presentation on the S&P Global ESG Scores and raw data Uses by financial institutions also heard had a panel discussion, as well as a panel discussion on Participating in the CSA with two long time participants: FATNA AIT ATHMANE from Allianz, Claudia Kurpiers, Deutsche Telekom, and a high-achieving newcomer, Dafne Sanac of Indus Holdings. The highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of Yearbook Distinctions to companies, as well as recognizing companies that have been participating in the CSA for 25 years! Thank you to the Frankfurt colleagues and specially Alicia Ayars, Sebastian Saner, Giacomo Paolelli, Stine Tredop, Em Okrepkie, Marian Fernando, Jenna Occonor for their help!

As #biodiversity risk becomes increasingly relevant to the investor community, companies must understand their nature-related impacts and dependencies, ecosystem footprints, and exposure to key biodiversity and protected areas. Our Thematic ESG Data Analysis Report is designed to provide insight into your company’s performance against peer groups on biodiversity, and our Nature & Biodiversity Company Report can help you identify nature-related hotspots in your operations. Learn more: https://okt.to/Hm5yqU