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DataDesk Custom Ratings

The DataDesk Custom Ratings tool allows users to quickly and efficiently develop custom environmental, social, governance (ESG) scoring models based on near-time DataDesk content. Users have full control over model customization, including weights and scoring, content inclusion and creating groupings from over 500 factors, defining comparator companies.

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Introducing ISS Communicator

Enable dialogue and connect governance professionals with internal stakeholders.

ISS Communicator is a customizable, full-service tool that connects governance teams with investment professionals, proxy committees and other parties involved in proxy voting or ESG integration.

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ISS Announces Peer Group Submission Window to Open November 19

As part of ISS’ peer group construction process, on a semi-annual basis in the U.S. and Canada, and on an annual basis in Europe, companies may submit changes they have made to their self-selected peer groups for their next proxy disclosure.

REPORT

The Largest U.S. Class Action Settlements by State

Since its inception, ISS Securities Class Action Services  has tracked more than 10,000 cases across the U.S. In this report, SCAS examines the largest securities class action settlements by U.S. state…
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RI INSIGHTS

The Throwaway Life of Plastic: Considerations for Investors

Over the course of March to June 2018, ISS-Ethix’s Global Norms Research has noted a proactive approach by companies across various sectors to demonstrate a commitment to address plastic pollution. Get report ›

REPORT

Board Refreshment: Finding the Right Balance

In this article, we find that companies with a balanced board composition relative to director tenure tend to show better financial results and have a lower risk profile compared to their peers. Get report ›