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ESG investing at DEGIRO

We offer free ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) scores on our platform to help you choose companies to invest in that match your values.

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Impact investing with ESG scores

Investing is not just about money; you can also invest to help create a better world. At DEGIRO, we offer free sustainability rankings that can help you choose companies that match your values. So-called ESG scores show you how companies or investments score on environmental, social and governance policies. These scores can help you assess the risks – and opportunities – posed by companies' performances in areas such as climate change, executive remuneration and diversity and inclusion.

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What is ESG?

ESG ratings take into account environmental, social and governance factors alongside financial factors when making investment decisions. It falls under the 'sustainable investing' umbrella. This is a breakdown of factors relating to a company's impact on the environment and society and the way a company is governed:

Environmental (E) – climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, recycling practices, water usage, usage of renewable energy, raw material sourcing, etc.
Social (S) – employee health and safety, fair wages, employee training and development, ethical supply chain sourcing, privacy and data security, etc.
Governance (G) – board diversity, executive pay, business ethics, transparency, political contributions, etc.

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ESG scores from LSEG Data & Analytics

An ESG score is a measurement of how a company is rated based on many ESG metrics. These scores are given by different rating agencies. At DEGIRO, we provide ESG scores from LSEG Data & Analytics. LSEG Data & Analytics is a part of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and is one of the biggest providers of financial data and infrastructure. It has more than 40,000 customers in over 170 countries.

LSEG Data & Analytics' ESG database covers 15,000 companies around the world. Based on the data it collects, companies are given a score, which translates to a letter grade, with A+ being the highest possible letter grade and D- being the lowest.

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LSEG Data & Analytics' methodology

LSEG Data & Analytics has a team of over 700 content research analysts who collect ESG data for each company in their ESG universe. The data is updated continuously and refreshed on products every week.

On our platform, you can see a company's ESG score, its ESG controversies score and its ESGC score. You are also able to see the metrics that help make up these scores in a detailed list.

For more details on LSEG Data & Analytics' full methodology, please refer to the LSEG website.

LSEG Data & Analytics' model displays the following:

ESG score, which measures a company's ESG performance based on verifiable reported data

ESG controversies, calculated based on 23 ESG controversy topics

ESGC (ESG Combined) score, which is calculated as the average of the ESG score and ESG controversies score when there are controversies during the fiscal year

On our platform, you can see a company's ESG score, its ESG controversies score and its ESGC score. You are also able to see the metrics that help make up these scores in a detailed list.

For more details on LSEG Data & Analytics' full methodology, please refer to the LSEG website.

More investment information for you

We continually strive to improve our platform and make investing as seamless as possible; while providing you with information to help you make the most informed investment decisions possible.

As well as ESG Risk Ratings, LSEG Data & Analytics provides Analyst Views on our platform. Please note that DEGIRO does not guarantee their timeliness, completeness or correctness.

Additionally, we offer you Financials and Company profiles. This information is for your personal use and benefit and does not constitute a recommendation by DEGIRO.

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