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We offer free ESG scores on our platform to help you choose companies to invest in that match your values.
Open an accountInvesting 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 help you assess the risks – and opportunities – posed by companies’ performances in critical areas such as climate change, executive remuneration and diversity and inclusion.
Open an accountESG ratings take into account environmental, social and governance factors alongside financial factors when making investment decisions. It falls under the ‘sustainable investing’ umbrella. Below is a breakdown of factors relating to a company’s impact on the environment and society and the way a company is governed:
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 Refinitiv. Refinitiv is a part of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and is one of the biggest providers of financial data and infrastructure. It has over 40,000 customers and 400,000 end-users across 190 countries.
Refinitiv’s ESG database covers 70% of the global market cap, across 450+ ESG metrics. Based on the data Refinitiv 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.
Open an accountRefinitiv has a team of over 150 content research analysts who manually collect ESG data for each company in their ESG universe, which is around 9,000. The data is updated continually and refreshed on products every week. Refinitiv’s model is made up of two scores:
measures a company’s ESG performance based on verifiable reported data
measures a company’s ESG performance taking ESG controversies into account
measures a company’s ESG performance based on verifiable reported data
measures a company’s ESG performance taking ESG controversies into account
On our platform, you can see a company’s ESG score, its ESGC score and its ESG controversies score by itself. You can also see the metrics that help make up these scores in a detailed list below the overview. For more details on Refinitiv’s full methodology, please refer to their website.
We continually strive to improve our platform and make investing as seamless as possible; while providing you with information to help you make as informed investment decisions as possible.
The ESG Risk Ratings on our platform are brought to you by Refinitiv, as well as other information on our platform, such as Analyst Views, Financials, Company Profiles and more. This information is for your personal use and benefit and does not constitute a recommendation by DEGIRO.
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Investing involves risks. You can lose (a part of) your invested funds. We advise you to only invest in financial products which match your knowledge and experience. This is not investment advice.
Investing involves risks.
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Terms and conditions for the €100 transaction fees offer
If you activate your DEGIRO investment account before the 1st of January 2024, DEGIRO will reimburse your transaction fees up to €100. The following conditions apply to this offer:
Acceptance of offer conditions
By participating in the offer, the client automatically accepts the offer conditions and terms. DEGIRO may terminate the campaign at any moment prior to expiry or change the campaign conditions. DEGIRO will communicate any changes via the website.
Participation
Participation in the offer is open to all clients who have activated an account at DEGIRO on or before the 31st of December 2023.