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ESG Rating and Ranking Initiatives -- A Necessary Evil?


May 2018 | Publication

Over the past 20 years there has been explosive growth in responsible investing, a trend which is viewed in a positive light by most. But, an aftereffect of this has been the rise in the number of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating agencies and sustainability assessment tools.


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Stephanie Mooij

Doctoral Researcher Responsible Investment
Oxford University

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Anuj Saush

Senior Sustainability Researcher - Europe
The Conference Board


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