Objectives On completion of this tutorial, you will be able to:

• Identify the different types of ESG data and ratings available
• Recognize why there is a large market of ESG data providers and the potential for greater oversight/regulation of this market
• Identify the main uses of ESG ratings
• Recognize the key challenges associated with the use of ESG data and ratings

Tutorial Overview Just as credit ratings and financial ratios/indicators support banks and other financial institutions in understanding the financial performance and risk of companies, governments, and other entities, ESG data supports a similar understanding in relation to ESG performance, risk, and impact. While financial data is more well established, ESG data has become increasingly crucial in informing decision-making across the entire financial industry. This tutorial provides an introduction to the area of ESG data and ratings. Prerequisite Knowledge ESG - An Introduction Tutorial Level: Introductory Tutorial Duration: 50 minutes