Screening & Controversies
We provide global screening and research to evaluate companies’ alignment with international norms—supporting responsible investment, managing controversies, and providing meaningful transparency.
Sector Screening
Manage risk and meet investor mandates by identifying corporate involvement in sensitive areas—sourced from public data including company filings, NGO reports, M&A activity, and more.
Our dedicated global research team applies deep thematic and sector expertise to support a wide range of screening strategies.
For a deeper climate risk assessment, we give you visibility into companies’ energy practices and exposure to fossil fuel extraction and generation—covering fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewable sources.
Access detailed data that flags companies involved in weapons, including both controversial weapons and weapons of mass destruction. Our dedicated team of defense-sector specialists conducts in-depth, ongoing research—supported by company disclosures and government sources—to identify legal and reputational risks with confidence.
Norm-Based Research
Evaluate companies' alignment with international norms with global screening and controversy research on human rights, labor, environmental protection, and anti-corruption established in the UN Global Compact and OECD Guidelines.
Global Sanctions
We can help you meet regulatory requirements and mitigate reputational risk related to multilateral, national, and U.S. state-level sanctions. Our research teams draw on corporate releases and filings, specialized publications, government reports, and event-driven updates following M&A activity.
Modern Slavery Scorecard
Based on distinct research and data points developed by human rights experts, our scorecard gives you a forward-looking view of a company’s exposure to modern slavery risks and how well it’s mitigating them.
Newsroom
Monitor reputational risks in real time with sustainability news categorized across more than 100 themes—including human rights, labor rights, environmental violations, and business malpractice. Use it alongside Norm-Based Research to spot and evaluate potential corporate sustainability controversies.
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