Investors

Covalence rating approach combines ESG data reported publicly by companies (disclosure) with narrative content reflecting the views of stakeholders (reputation). The approach is dynamic with rating scores going up and down all year long depending on the news flow. It favours companies with limited controversies (lower risk) and those actively communicating on their sustainability policies and practices (suggesting a proactive approach to ESG matters).

The data is classified according to 50 criteria inspired by the Global Reporting Initiative and according to whether they have a positive or negative orientation.

Covalence ratings are delivered through our ESG Snapshots. In these monthly-updated briefs, you will find:

• Ranking results across sectors and within sectors
• ESG ratings and their evolution overtime
• Performance across the seven dimensions
• Mention of criteria that have been the most active over the last months

Covalence rating system is well suited for developing thematic sustainable investment products because of its high degree of granularity.  ESG data can be broken down by topics, regions and countries for example.

According to an investor’s preferences, the data and ratings can be translated into Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as health, education, gender, energy, peace, water, etc. For instance, for the PeaceNexus foundation Covalence developed the methodology applied in the Peace Investment Fund.

• Peace Investment Fund
• Peacebuilding Business Index Methodology
• Peacebuilding Business Criteria Illustrated: case studies

We also develop ESG indices for investment and awareness raising/education purposes based on economic, geographical and thematic selection criteria.

We offer ESG news monitoring to finance professionals allowing them to keep track of recent developments that could affect the performance of their investment portfolio – positive (impact stories) and negative (controversies).

Data is classified according to 50 ESG criteria inspired by the Global Reporting Initiative, but can be recoded and translated into other metrics such as the Sustainable Development Goals or the Peacebuilding Business Criteria.