RepRisk data used in the company evaluation for Ethisphere’s 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies
Zurich, Switzerland and New York, NY, USA – March 7, 2016 – Today, the Ethisphere Institute announced the 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies. In its 10th year, the annual recognition issued by Ethisphere recognizes those companies who align principle with action, work tirelessly to make trust part of their corporate DNA, and in doing so, shape future industry standards by introducing tomorrow’s best practices today.
RepRisk, a leading provider of dynamic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk analytics and metrics, is pleased to announce the important role of our data in the evaluation process for this respected designation. RepRisk’s data and research contributed to the Leadership, Innovation, and Reputation scoring portion of the Ethics QuotientTMsurvey, the underlying framework for the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation.
Used by financial institutions and corporates globally as a risk research and monitoring tool, RepRisk runs the most comprehensive database of ESG risks, with curated data updated on a daily basis for over 60,000 public and private companies.
Ethisphere is a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust, and business success. It serves companies worldwide through the provision of advisory and verification services for corporate ethics programs.
Douglas Allen, Managing Director, Data and Services at Ethisphere, says: “We were impressed with RepRisk’s robust methodology, the depth of its research, and its breadth of coverage of companies from around the world. We were pleased to incorporate this into our evaluation process as it helps us provide deeper insights to applicants and continue to improve our methodology.”
“All companies recognize that reputation heavily influences their market value and stakeholder perception. We’re delighted that our data helped support Ethisphere in their mission to drive business ethics globally through the World’s Most Ethical Companies process,” states Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon, Head of Sales and Marketing at RepRisk.
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About RepRisk:
RepRisk is a leading business intelligence provider, specializing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk analytics and metrics.
Harnessing a proprietary, systematic framework that leverages cutting-edge technology and hands-on human intelligence in 15 languages, RepRisk curates and delivers dynamic risk information for an unlimited universe of companies.
Since 2006, RepRisk has built and continues to grow the world’s most comprehensive ESG risk database, which serves as a due diligence, research, and monitoring tool in risk management, compliance, investment management, corporate benchmarking, and supplier risk. The database currently includes risk profiles for over 60,000 public and private companies, 15,000 projects, as well as for every sector and country in the world.
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, RepRisk serves clients worldwide including global banks, insurance providers, investment managers, and corporates, helping them to manage ESG and reputational risks in day-to-day business.
RepRisk provides the transparency needed to enable better, more informed decisions.
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