Compliance
Delivering high quality services through transparency, objectivity and independence is paramount to what we do. Our compliance hub provides a comprehensive set of resources and information centered around our procedures and business activities. We welcome you to explore this page for more information.
Stewardship
The services provided by Stewardship are subject to supervision in multiple jurisdictions.
ISS Inc. (“ISS”) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser. The following documents are relevant to ISS’ compliance with U.S. laws and rules.
Compliance Due Diligence Package
Conflict Mitigating Policies
For compliance with SEBI Rules the following documents are relevant:
Disclosure Information Related to ISS India
Review Process for Indian Issuers
Details on Investor Complaints
Investor Charter for Research Analysts
Best Practices Principles Compliance Statements
Stewardship Codes
- ISS Compliance Statement to Shareholder Rights Directive (June 2019)
- Swiss Stewardship Code Signatory Statement
- UK Stewardship Code – 2024 Report
- UK Stewardship Code Signatories
- ISS STOXX Compliance Statement to Japan’s Stewardship Code (December 2025)
- 日本版スチュワードシップ・コードへの遵守方針(2025年12月)
Codes of Conduct
- ISS Consolidated Response to Global Codes of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers
- ISS Self-Attestation Checklist for the Singapore Code of Conduct for ESG Rating and Data Product Providers
- ISS Self-Attestation Document for the Hong Kong Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers
- ISS Endorsement Statement of the Financial Services Agency of Japan’s Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers