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ISS STOXX Gains Deka as Client for its Industry Leading ESG Data

MUNICH (May 6, 2025) – ISS STOXX today announced it will collaborate with DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale (“Deka”) to integrate ISS STOXX’s high-quality ESG data into the information systems and analytical tools that support Deka’s array of sustainability use-cases across its Asset Management, Fund Administration, and Treasury Management divisions. ESG data to be provided to DekaBank, the central asset manager of the German Savings Banks Finance Group (Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe) includes Climate Solutions, Corporate and Country Ratings, SDG Scores and Regulatory Solutions such as Taxonomy and SFDR / PAI data.  

We are delighted to support Deka with our expertise, detailed analyses, and high-touch local client service as they integrate ESG data into their investment decisions… Our support will provide additional choice to an important segment of the German market and we expect our many years of experience within the German investment landscape will prove beneficial.

Till Jung

Head of ESG, ISS STOXX

The agreement with ISS STOXX provides Deka with an additional choice for high-quality ESG data that are utilized in a wide variety of use-cases… By using numerous sources of information we are able to further improve our ability to make the right decisions.

Marion Spielmann

COO, Deka, Banking Operations and Custody

Through its legacy oekom research brand, ISS STOXX has for more than 30 years been a pioneer in sustainable investment data/analytics and leader in Germany. In addition to traditional ESG data, ISS STOXX is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for financial market participants, such as its recently released Sustainability Bond Rating and Biodiversity Impact Assessment Tool (“BIAT”), measuring the impact of nature loss on investments.

About ISS ESG
ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices, engage on sustainable investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS ESG also provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. In addition, ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities. For more information, please visit us at: www.iss-esg.com

About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,800 professionals operating across 30 global locations in 20 countries. Its approximately 5,500 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX’s expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.

About Deka
DekaBank is the securities services provider of the German Savings Banks FinanceGroup (Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe). Together with its subsidiaries it forms Deka Group. With total customer assets of more than EUR 416 billion (as at 31/12/2024) and more than 5.7 million securities accounts, DekaBank is one of the largest securities services providers and real estate asset managers in Germany. It provides private and institutional investors with access to a wide range of investment products and services. DekaBank is firmly anchored in the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe (Savings Banks Finance Group) and tailors its product portfolio to the requirements of its owners and sales partners in the securities business.

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