Just as credit ratings and financial indicators help financial institutions assess the performance and risk profile of companies, governments, and other entities, ESG data and ratings provide insights into the sustainability performance and risk exposure of companies and countries. While financial data has long been established, ESG data is playing an increasingly important role in guiding decision-making across the financial sector. This eCourse provides an overview of ESG data and ratings, highlighting their growing relevance in the investment landscape.

On completion of this tutorial, you will be able to:
- Define ESG data and ratings and recognize their relevance to companies and investors
- Identify the drivers of ESG data and ratings market fragmentation and key players within the market
- Recognize initiatives targeting greater standardization of the ESG data and ratings market, including key reporting frameworks
- Identify different measures used by investors to incorporate ESG data and ratings in their investment process
- Recognize key challenges associated with ESG data and ratings

Topic 1: ESG Data & Ratings Overview
Topic 2: ESG Data & Ratings Market
Topic 3: ESG Data & Ratings Standardization
Topic 4: ESG Data & Ratings In Practice
Topic 5: ESG Data & Ratings Challenges