Research & Advisory
Our expert research team delivers ratings, rankings, screening, climate, and controversies data—empowering you to navigate the full investment lifecycle with robust methodologies and a broad, nuanced view of the market.
Our Research Expertise
Our global team of 720+ research professionals and 300 analysts delivers proprietary insights informed by deep expertise, rigorous methodology, timely data, and regional nuance. With over 40 years of experience and support from more than 1,290 data and operations specialists, we help clients gain a broader view across the investment lifecycle.1
Our data and ratings provide robust global coverage:1
- Corporate Rating: 12,500 issuers (8,600 companies)
- Sovereign Rating: 1,300 sovereign issuers
- Fund Ratings: 47,000 funds
- Screenings & Controversies: 17,500 – 30,000 issuers
- Climate: 39,500 issuers
- Regulatory Solutions: Up to 66,000 issuers
- DataDesk: 15,000 factors across 170,000 issuers
Our Insights
Explore our perspectives on the key industries, trends, and challenges that organizations like yours face today.
Ratings & Rankings
Our ratings and disclosure rankings surface material insights backed by proven methodology and domain expertise—supporting risk assessment, regulatory alignment, and long-term value creation.
Factor sustainability into your investment decisions by evaluating risks and opportunities, assessing long-term value, and aligning with stakeholder or regulatory expectations.2
Understand how your investments align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).2
Identify the risks and opportunities related to climate and nature at every stage of the investment cycle—from portfolio construction and investment stewardship to risk management and reporting.2
Assess and mitigate potential risk in your portfolio with high-quality, up-to-date scores and rankings backed by our proprietary, highly vetted methodologies and decades of governance expertise.2
Custom Ratings
We can help you develop your own custom scoring models that align to your investment approach—and the criteria that are most important to you.2
Screening & Controversies
Monitor how companies align with international norms and manage risks tied to controversial practices—supporting a range of investment strategies.2
- Norm-Based Research
- Controversial Weapons Research
- Sector-Based Screening
- Energy & Extractive Screening
- Global Sanctions Screening
- Modern Slavery Scorecard
See our Methodology
We are committed to being transparent about our methodologies and processes, so you can feel confident that your investment decisions are being guided by the best available data and signals.
Voting Policy Gateway
Explore the range of voting policies and proxy voting services we offer to support your fiduciary duties and stewardship goals related to voting—including custom voting policy development and support.
Securities Class Action Services
We have provided securities class action services for over 35 years and built a reputation on providing a turn-key service to help customers maximize recoveries and significantly minimize risk. 3
Investment & Asset Management Market Research
The ISS Market Intelligence MarketSage platform empowers strategic decision-making through data-driven research, surveys, and benchmarking. It delivers in-depth analysis and key insights globally on products, investor behavior, distribution, and competitive intelligence. 4
1 Source: ISS STOXX. All data as of December 31, 2025.
2 Sustainability, Impact, Climate & Nature and Custom Ratings, Governance and Financial Scores and Screening & Controversies are provided by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., an investment adviser registered under the U.S. Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
3 Securities Class Actions Services is provided by Securities Class Action Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.
4 All Investment & Asset Management Market Research solutions are provided by ISS Market Intelligence and is not considered investment advisory services.
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