Greenwashing

ESG rating refers to the assessment of companies in terms of their environmental, social and governance performance. This tool enables the sustainability aspects of a company to be analysed systematically and is becoming increasingly important for investors pursuing sustainable investment strategies. The assessment is based on a variety of criteria covering the three main areas: Environmental: CO2 emissions, resource consumption, waste management Social: working conditions, human rights, product responsibility Corporate governance: transparency, anti-corruption, remuneration structures Specialised rating agencies collect and analyse [...]