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Questions and Answers
Quels aspects doivent être compris pour évaluer l'ESG d'une entreprise ?
Quels aspects doivent être compris pour évaluer l'ESG d'une entreprise ?
- Le chiffre d'affaires de l'année précédente
- La réputation de l'entreprise dans les médias
- Le nombre d'employés
- Les installations mondiales de l'entreprise (correct)
Quel est un défi lié à l'identification des problèmes ESG financièrement matériels ?
Quel est un défi lié à l'identification des problèmes ESG financièrement matériels ?
- Il n'existe aucune liste standardisée complète (correct)
- Tous les secteurs d'activité ont les mêmes enjeux
- Les enjeux ESG sont homogènes à l'international
- Les entreprises partagent toujours leurs données financières
Comment les agences de notation obtiennent-elles les informations nécessaires pour les évaluations ESG ?
Comment les agences de notation obtiennent-elles les informations nécessaires pour les évaluations ESG ?
- Par des études de marché externes uniquement
- Uniquement via les rapports annuels des sociétés
- À partir d'une variété de sources, y compris les données réglementaires (correct)
- En se basant uniquement sur des entretiens avec les directeurs financiers
Qu'est-ce qui affecte la matérialité financière des thèmes ESG ?
Qu'est-ce qui affecte la matérialité financière des thèmes ESG ?
Quelle méthode est souvent utilisée pour combler les lacunes de données lors des évaluations ESG ?
Quelle méthode est souvent utilisée pour combler les lacunes de données lors des évaluations ESG ?
Quel est le principal objectif des agences ESG ?
Quel est le principal objectif des agences ESG ?
Pourquoi les critères d'évaluation des agences ESG ne sont-ils pas standardisés ?
Pourquoi les critères d'évaluation des agences ESG ne sont-ils pas standardisés ?
Quel est un des défis liés aux scores fournis par les agences ESG ?
Quel est un des défis liés aux scores fournis par les agences ESG ?
Qui paie les agences ESG pour leurs évaluations ?
Qui paie les agences ESG pour leurs évaluations ?
Quel approche défendent certains experts en matière de rapport RSE ?
Quel approche défendent certains experts en matière de rapport RSE ?
Que mesurent réellement les scores ESG ?
Que mesurent réellement les scores ESG ?
Quel est le rôle des agences de notation de crédit par rapport aux agences ESG ?
Quel est le rôle des agences de notation de crédit par rapport aux agences ESG ?
Quel aspect n'est pas pris en compte par l'approche de double-matérialité ?
Quel aspect n'est pas pris en compte par l'approche de double-matérialité ?
Quelle est la principale fonction de la notation ESG ?
Quelle est la principale fonction de la notation ESG ?
Qu'est-ce qui est considéré comme 'matériel' pour une entreprise dans le cadre de la notation ESG ?
Qu'est-ce qui est considéré comme 'matériel' pour une entreprise dans le cadre de la notation ESG ?
Quel processus est utilisé dans l'évaluation des scores ESG ?
Quel processus est utilisé dans l'évaluation des scores ESG ?
Quel est un des résultats possibles d'une entreprise ayant une bonne notation ESG ?
Quel est un des résultats possibles d'une entreprise ayant une bonne notation ESG ?
Pourquoi l'évaluation ESG peut-elle être considérée comme relevant des finances plutôt que de l'impact ?
Pourquoi l'évaluation ESG peut-elle être considérée comme relevant des finances plutôt que de l'impact ?
Quel est l'élément essentiel lors de l'évaluation d'une entreprise pour sa notation ESG ?
Quel est l'élément essentiel lors de l'évaluation d'une entreprise pour sa notation ESG ?
Qu'est-ce qui peut rendre une notation ESG efficace pour les investisseurs ?
Qu'est-ce qui peut rendre une notation ESG efficace pour les investisseurs ?
Les notations ESG peuvent-elles être considérées comme des indicateurs d'impact positif ?
Les notations ESG peuvent-elles être considérées comme des indicateurs d'impact positif ?
Quelle initiative évalue l'impact environnemental des entreprises à travers différents indicateurs ?
Quelle initiative évalue l'impact environnemental des entreprises à travers différents indicateurs ?
Quel type de donnée est extrait des indicateurs ESG selon Refinitiv ?
Quel type de donnée est extrait des indicateurs ESG selon Refinitiv ?
Quel indicateur mesure l'efficacité des ressources en matière d'eau dans une entreprise ?
Quel indicateur mesure l'efficacité des ressources en matière d'eau dans une entreprise ?
Quel type de recherche un analyste ESG utilise-t-il généralement ?
Quel type de recherche un analyste ESG utilise-t-il généralement ?
Quel aspect des droits humains est évalué par les scores ESG ?
Quel aspect des droits humains est évalué par les scores ESG ?
Quels sont les types de divergences qui peuvent expliquer les différences de notations entre les agences de notation ?
Quels sont les types de divergences qui peuvent expliquer les différences de notations entre les agences de notation ?
Quel indicateur environnemental mesure l'impact du CO2 produit par le ciment ?
Quel indicateur environnemental mesure l'impact du CO2 produit par le ciment ?
Quel aspect peut être affecté négativement lorsqu'il s'agit de traduire des informations non financières en données financières ?
Quel aspect peut être affecté négativement lorsqu'il s'agit de traduire des informations non financières en données financières ?
Quel est un des objectifs des initiatives ESG concernant la chaîne d'approvisionnement ?
Quel est un des objectifs des initiatives ESG concernant la chaîne d'approvisionnement ?
Qu'est-ce qu'un cas de controverse selon MSCI ?
Qu'est-ce qu'un cas de controverse selon MSCI ?
Quel est le lien entre les initiatives ESG et les droits humains dans les entreprises ?
Quel est le lien entre les initiatives ESG et les droits humains dans les entreprises ?
Quelle cause a été mentionnée pour l'échec d'une entreprise malgré un score ESG moyen ?
Quelle cause a été mentionnée pour l'échec d'une entreprise malgré un score ESG moyen ?
Quels types d'organisations peuvent fournir des données ESG ?
Quels types d'organisations peuvent fournir des données ESG ?
Quel indicateur mesure les dépenses liées à la protection de l'environnement ?
Quel indicateur mesure les dépenses liées à la protection de l'environnement ?
Quel type de politique assure la formation des sous-traitants en matière ESG ?
Quel type de politique assure la formation des sous-traitants en matière ESG ?
Quel défi majeur est lié à l'augmentation du nombre d'entreprises évaluées pour les scores ESG ?
Quel défi majeur est lié à l'augmentation du nombre d'entreprises évaluées pour les scores ESG ?
Quel risque peut être associé à une notation ESG qui ne saisit pas ce qui est important pour les marchés ?
Quel risque peut être associé à une notation ESG qui ne saisit pas ce qui est important pour les marchés ?
Quel score est attribué en fonction des données ESG analysées par une entreprise ?
Quel score est attribué en fonction des données ESG analysées par une entreprise ?
Quel événement significatif a eu lieu concernant Nestlé récemment ?
Quel événement significatif a eu lieu concernant Nestlé récemment ?
Comment les risques ESG affectent-ils les entreprises selon le contenu ?
Comment les risques ESG affectent-ils les entreprises selon le contenu ?
Qu'est-ce que Heineken a été accusé d'avoir fait en rapport avec le génocide des Tutsis en 1994 ?
Qu'est-ce que Heineken a été accusé d'avoir fait en rapport avec le génocide des Tutsis en 1994 ?
Quelle irrégularité liée à Heineken a été signalée au Nigeria en 2006 ?
Quelle irrégularité liée à Heineken a été signalée au Nigeria en 2006 ?
Quel était le problème lié à l'approvisionnement en eau à Monterrey que Heineken a rencontré ?
Quel était le problème lié à l'approvisionnement en eau à Monterrey que Heineken a rencontré ?
Quelle a été la réaction des autorités américaines envers Valeant Pharmaceuticals en 2015 ?
Quelle a été la réaction des autorités américaines envers Valeant Pharmaceuticals en 2015 ?
Quel est le lien entre Heineken et les dirigeants congolais dans les années 2000 ?
Quel est le lien entre Heineken et les dirigeants congolais dans les années 2000 ?
Quelle est une des conséquences des scandales de santé pour l'industrie pharmaceutique ?
Quelle est une des conséquences des scandales de santé pour l'industrie pharmaceutique ?
What major regulatory development regarding ESG ratings occurred on February 5, 2024?
What major regulatory development regarding ESG ratings occurred on February 5, 2024?
What does the principle of double materiality signify in ESG ratings?
What does the principle of double materiality signify in ESG ratings?
How has the emergence of alternative data impacted the field of ESG ratings?
How has the emergence of alternative data impacted the field of ESG ratings?
What requirement will ESG agencies have to specify regarding their ratings?
What requirement will ESG agencies have to specify regarding their ratings?
What role do ESG analysts play in asset management?
What role do ESG analysts play in asset management?
What must be true for an incident to be considered a controversy in the context of ESG ratings?
What must be true for an incident to be considered a controversy in the context of ESG ratings?
Which sector is noted as being the most criticized in terms of ESG controversies?
Which sector is noted as being the most criticized in terms of ESG controversies?
What aspect is NOT considered when scoring controversies according to rating agencies?
What aspect is NOT considered when scoring controversies according to rating agencies?
How does the perceived severity of a controversy influence its scoring?
How does the perceived severity of a controversy influence its scoring?
What type of incidents are excluded from being classified as controversies?
What type of incidents are excluded from being classified as controversies?
What is one of the main criteria used to evaluate the impact of a controversy?
What is one of the main criteria used to evaluate the impact of a controversy?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the scoring of controversies?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the scoring of controversies?
Why is it important for companies to avoid controversy?
Why is it important for companies to avoid controversy?
Which data point measures the ratio of renewable energy used to total energy consumption?
Which data point measures the ratio of renewable energy used to total energy consumption?
What does the policy for energy efficiency focus on within ESG metrics?
What does the policy for energy efficiency focus on within ESG metrics?
Which of the following is an indicator of the impact of emissions from cement production?
Which of the following is an indicator of the impact of emissions from cement production?
What aspect of workforce management is evaluated through the salary gap indicator?
What aspect of workforce management is evaluated through the salary gap indicator?
Which ESG data point relates to the monitoring of environmental risks in the supply chain?
Which ESG data point relates to the monitoring of environmental risks in the supply chain?
Which indicator assesses the training provisions for suppliers concerning ESG compliance?
Which indicator assesses the training provisions for suppliers concerning ESG compliance?
What do community responsibility awards indicate within ESG evaluations?
What do community responsibility awards indicate within ESG evaluations?
Which indicator measures the ability of a company to mitigate biodiversity impacts?
Which indicator measures the ability of a company to mitigate biodiversity impacts?
What do the Boolean indicators regarding human rights signify?
What do the Boolean indicators regarding human rights signify?
Which ESG data point provides insight into the ratio of water usage relative to revenue?
Which ESG data point provides insight into the ratio of water usage relative to revenue?
What significant reduction in emissions is BNP Paribas asked to achieve by 2030?
What significant reduction in emissions is BNP Paribas asked to achieve by 2030?
What legal and financial consequences did Volkswagen face due to the Dieselgate scandal?
What legal and financial consequences did Volkswagen face due to the Dieselgate scandal?
What major environmental issue is often associated with the oil sector?
What major environmental issue is often associated with the oil sector?
What is a potential financial risk linked to Total in the context of the oil industry?
What is a potential financial risk linked to Total in the context of the oil industry?
What is the primary concern raised by NGOs regarding BNP Paribas's carbon footprint?
What is the primary concern raised by NGOs regarding BNP Paribas's carbon footprint?
What ecological challenge does the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund's decision represent for oil companies?
What ecological challenge does the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund's decision represent for oil companies?
What outcome did BP experience in the wake of its 2010 disaster?
What outcome did BP experience in the wake of its 2010 disaster?
What aspect of BNP Paribas's operations is criticized most harshly by NGOs?
What aspect of BNP Paribas's operations is criticized most harshly by NGOs?
What significant impact did the affair have on the Canadian lab's stock price?
What significant impact did the affair have on the Canadian lab's stock price?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common controversy in the pharmaceutical industry?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common controversy in the pharmaceutical industry?
Which pharmaceutical product was implicated in fetal malformation?
Which pharmaceutical product was implicated in fetal malformation?
What percentage of companies face controversies related to corruption according to the report?
What percentage of companies face controversies related to corruption according to the report?
What is one of the main CSR risks associated with the pharmaceutical industry?
What is one of the main CSR risks associated with the pharmaceutical industry?
What does the incremental value of innovation declining over time signify for pharmaceutical companies?
What does the incremental value of innovation declining over time signify for pharmaceutical companies?
How many companies reportedly link executives' variable remuneration with CSR metrics?
How many companies reportedly link executives' variable remuneration with CSR metrics?
What is one effective measure pharmaceutical companies take to prevent corruption?
What is one effective measure pharmaceutical companies take to prevent corruption?
What impact has the agri-food industry faced compared to the automotive sector?
What impact has the agri-food industry faced compared to the automotive sector?
How did Heineken allegedly contribute to the events during the Rwandan genocide?
How did Heineken allegedly contribute to the events during the Rwandan genocide?
What has Heineken done in relation to water resources in Monterrey?
What has Heineken done in relation to water resources in Monterrey?
Which incident involved Valeant Pharmaceuticals in 2015?
Which incident involved Valeant Pharmaceuticals in 2015?
What was one of the consequences of Heineken's alleged actions in Nigeria in 2006?
What was one of the consequences of Heineken's alleged actions in Nigeria in 2006?
What recent event involving Nestlé led to a change in leadership?
What recent event involving Nestlé led to a change in leadership?
What was a notable strategy employed by Heineken in the Congo during the 2000s?
What was a notable strategy employed by Heineken in the Congo during the 2000s?
What criticism did the pharmaceutical sector face regarding health scandals?
What criticism did the pharmaceutical sector face regarding health scandals?
Flashcards
Notation ESG
Notation ESG
Évaluation des pratiques environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance d'une entreprise, visant à évaluer les risques potentiels pour les actionnaires.
Critères ESG
Critères ESG
Facteurs environnementaux, sociaux et de gouvernance pertinents pour la performance financière d'une entreprise et la gestion des risques.
Matérielité
Matérielité
Détermination des indicateurs ESG importants pour une entreprise ou un secteur, en considérant leur impact sur la réussite financière et la gestion des risques.
Récolte de données
Récolte de données
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Notation
Notation
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Impact financier
Impact financier
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Secteur d'activité
Secteur d'activité
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Matérielité d'un aspect
Matérielité d'un aspect
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Critères ESG financièrement pertinents
Critères ESG financièrement pertinents
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Matérielité (MSCI)
Matérielité (MSCI)
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Collecte de données ESG
Collecte de données ESG
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Imputation de données
Imputation de données
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Absence de métriques ESG standardisées pour les fonds PE
Absence de métriques ESG standardisées pour les fonds PE
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Agences de notation ESG
Agences de notation ESG
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Asymétrie d'information
Asymétrie d'information
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Critères des agences de notation
Critères des agences de notation
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Risques ESG
Risques ESG
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Approche "single-materiality"
Approche "single-materiality"
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Approche "double-materiality"
Approche "double-materiality"
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Agences de notation de crédit
Agences de notation de crédit
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Divergence de portée
Divergence de portée
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Divergence de mesure
Divergence de mesure
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Divergence de pondération
Divergence de pondération
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Controverse ESG
Controverse ESG
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ESG et performance financière
ESG et performance financière
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Impact de la complexité
Impact de la complexité
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Sources d'informations ESG
Sources d'informations ESG
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Objectifs ESG
Objectifs ESG
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Données ESG en Private Equity
Données ESG en Private Equity
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Score ESG MSCI
Score ESG MSCI
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Processus de Score ESG MSCI
Processus de Score ESG MSCI
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Score ESG Refinitiv
Score ESG Refinitiv
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Données Refinitiv (points)
Données Refinitiv (points)
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Suivi de la chaîne d'approvisionnement environnementale
Suivi de la chaîne d'approvisionnement environnementale
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Politique de la main-d'œuvre
Politique de la main-d'œuvre
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Impact sur la biodiversité
Impact sur la biodiversité
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Émissions de CO2 équivalent
Émissions de CO2 équivalent
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Investissements dans les dépenses environnementales
Investissements dans les dépenses environnementales
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Impact financier des risques ESG
Impact financier des risques ESG
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Matérialité ESG
Matérialité ESG
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Évaluation ESG
Évaluation ESG
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Industrie agroalimentaire : Risques ESG
Industrie agroalimentaire : Risques ESG
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Impact des scandales sur les entreprises pharmaceutiques
Impact des scandales sur les entreprises pharmaceutiques
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Augmentation des prix des médicaments
Augmentation des prix des médicaments
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ESG et secteur pharmaceutique
ESG et secteur pharmaceutique
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ESG Score
ESG Score
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MSCI ESG Score
MSCI ESG Score
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Refinitiv ESG Score
Refinitiv ESG Score
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ESG Data Points
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Resource Use
Resource Use
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Emissions
Emissions
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Workforce
Workforce
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Human Rights
Human Rights
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Community
Community
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Data Evolution
Data Evolution
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What is disrupting the ESG data ecosystem?
What is disrupting the ESG data ecosystem?
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What is Double Materiality?
What is Double Materiality?
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ESG Analyst
ESG Analyst
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ESG Rating Regulation
ESG Rating Regulation
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How does the new ESG regulation impact ratings?
How does the new ESG regulation impact ratings?
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Pharmaceutical Industry Challenges
Pharmaceutical Industry Challenges
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CSR Risks in Pharma
CSR Risks in Pharma
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Controversies in Pharma
Controversies in Pharma
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Weak Response to Controversies
Weak Response to Controversies
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False Innovation
False Innovation
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Scientific Fraud in Pharma
Scientific Fraud in Pharma
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Lobbying and Corruption in Pharma
Lobbying and Corruption in Pharma
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Aggressive Marketing in Pharma
Aggressive Marketing in Pharma
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ESG Concerns for the Banking Sector
ESG Concerns for the Banking Sector
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The Carbon Footprint of Banks
The Carbon Footprint of Banks
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Pressure on Oil Companies
Pressure on Oil Companies
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Dieselgate: Volkswagen's Scandal
Dieselgate: Volkswagen's Scandal
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ESG and Financial Performance
ESG and Financial Performance
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Data Evolution in ESG
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ESG Risks
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Heineken's Water Use
Heineken's Water Use
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Impact of Scandals on Pharma
Impact of Scandals on Pharma
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Case
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Case
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ESG Assessment in Pharma
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ESG in the Agri-food Industry
ESG in the Agri-food Industry
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Automotive Industry & Dieselgate
Automotive Industry & Dieselgate
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Potential for ESG Risks
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What is a controversy?
What is a controversy?
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Why is avoiding controversy important?
Why is avoiding controversy important?
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ESG controversies score
ESG controversies score
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What determines a controversy's 'severity'?
What determines a controversy's 'severity'?
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What is the 'Social Pillar' regarding controversies?
What is the 'Social Pillar' regarding controversies?
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Why is the banking sector a major target for ESG controversies?
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What were the major issues behind Volkswagen's scandal (Dieselgate)?
What were the major issues behind Volkswagen's scandal (Dieselgate)?
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What is the complex relationship between ESG and financial performance?
What is the complex relationship between ESG and financial performance?
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Study Notes
ESG Scores Overview
- ESG scores evaluate a company's Environmental, Social, and Governance performance relative to its peers.
- A poor ESG rating indicates higher exposure to unmanaged ESG risks.
- Good ESG ratings showcase effective management of environmental, social, and governance risks.
ESG Financial Ecosystem
- ESG financial ecosystem comprises a chain of financial intermediaries (issuers, rating providers, asset managers, institutional investors, and end investors).
- Issuers include companies disclosing relevant ESG information.
- Rating providers rate ESG issuers.
- Asset managers construct and market ESG products like funds and ETFs.
- Institutional investors manage assets considering ESG factors.
- End investors are the ultimate beneficiaries of ESG investments.
- Rules and requirements for ESG disclosure exist, including exchanges, self-monitoring entities, and regulators.
- Ethical standards set by international bodies (OECD, UN) guide conduct and societal values.
Raw and Refined Data
- Analyst-driven ESG research creates structured data models.
- Data is collected, processed, and analyzed for score/rating generation.
- Data mining and technology, including AI, plays a role in extracting signals from unstructured data.
- Algorithms are utilized for score/rating generation.
A Complex Data Ecosystem
- Sustainability reports, corporate governance reports, and financial statements are raw data sources used to create ESG ratings.
- NGOs and media contribute information which may involve controversies about corporations.
- Intermediaries (rating agencies, data providers, rankings, and indexes) transform raw data.
- Broker/analysts and asset managers analyze ESG data and present it to investors.
- Investors (e.g., pension funds) use this information in their investment decisions.
Data Service
- Bloomberg launched a new data offering on their Terminal to collate ESG data from companies aligned with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
- The offering is usable via a data license for scalable enterprise-wide use.
- Bloomberg's CSRD offering maps the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) to their existing data fields.
ESG Scores (Third-party)
- Third-party vendors (Moody's, ISS, MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P Global) specialize in generating ESG ratings.
- These vendors often have unique evaluation criteria and do not follow standardized frameworks.
- Generally, they are compensated by investors instead of issuers.
What Are ESG Scores?
- Good ESG ratings mean a company manages environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks well compared to peers.
- Companies get ratings based on a standardized score system (with different ranges).
- These ratings reflect a company's exposure to risks from the ESG perspective.
- LAGGARDS have high risks and poor management.
- LEADERS have minimal risks and proper management.
Rating Agencies
- Rating agencies evaluate financial market participants.
- A standardized, comprehensive list of financially material ESG issues doesn't exist.
- Agencies use various criteria to assess companies, causing differences in scores.
- They consider financial materiality, which is different for each industry.
- Financial risk and reputation are assessed.
- Their evaluation criteria can be influenced by investor needs.
Major Rating Agencies
- Major players (e.g., ISS ESG, MSCI ESG, Sustainalytics, Thomson Reuters, Vigeo-Eiris) offer ESG ratings.
- Other players (e.g. Beyond Ratings, Bloomberg ESG, RobecoSAM, Refinitiv, TrueValue Labs) complete the ESG ratings landscape.
- Specialized climate data providers (e.g., CDP, Trucost) contribute to the field.
Methodology and Data for ESG Scores
- ESG ratings depend on materiality (identifying crucial issues).
- Data collection ("data harvesting") from different sources is involved.
- Multiple rating agencies often have discrepancies in ESG scores for the same company.
- Ratings consider financial materiality across different industries and are based on specific criteria.
- Scores consider a range of factors.
Controversies on ESG Scores
- ESG controversies often focus on social issues.
- Ratings are based on perceived/assessed impacts on society and companies' responses to controversies.
- Controversies can have a significant impact on companies, and often arise from issues that may seem unrelated to the core business of the company (e.g., human rights, environment).
- Avoiding controversy can significantly improve a company's performance (e.g., share price).
Data Evolution
- ESG data is evolving with new needs and advancements (e.g., AI).
- The ecosystem of ESG data providers is changing, with possible disintermediation of traditional providers due to the use of more standardised data.
- The standardisation of sustainability reporting is a key factor in these developments.
Banking Sector
- The Banking sector is criticised for various reasons, often linked to financial activity.
- This criticism often involves accusations of unethical practices.
Oil Sector
- Oil companies are currently criticized, largely related to ecological issues, during the ecological transition period of our society.
- Investor concerns related to oil companies may create reputational and financial risks.
Pharmaceutical Sector
- The pharmaceutical industry is criticized about its high-pricing strategies, controversial products' side effects, and the increasing cost of development.
- There are substantial risks linked to R&D, in the industry.
Inconsistent ESG Ratings
- Several ESG rating agencies frequently use different methodologies and weight factors, leading to inconsistent ratings.
Takeaways
- The pharmaceutical industry is increasingly exposed to financially material ESG risks but remains profitable.
- ESG rating agencies display differing evaluation criteria and standards with no common assessment for the sector, making the assessment for the whole industry inconsistent.
- Many SRI portfolios seem to include pharmaceutical companies without a strong focus or reliance on their CSR and/or sustainability records.
Ratings Correlations
- Different methodologies (divergence in issue scope, measurement and weights) produce diversified ESG scores from various ratings agencies.
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Ce quiz explore le concept des scores ESG, évaluant la performance environnementale, sociale et de gouvernance des entreprises. Un bon score ESG indique une gestion efficace des risques, tandis qu'un score faible signale une exposition accrue à ces risques non gérés. Les questions portent également sur l'écosystème financier ESG et les acteurs clés impliqués.