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    Prime climate risk ratings

    Prime climate risk ratings

    Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Governments and businesses are grappling with the implications, and responsible investors seek to discern how climate change might affect investment risks and opportunities.

    The Prime climate risk ratings aim to highlight climate-related risks and opportunities for corporate issuers, and are aligned with the framework developed by the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

    c.9,500

    Number of issuers within the universe

    2017

    Insight introduced a ranking of how corporate issuers manage climate risk1

    15

    Key climate-related issues covered

    c.50

    Material metrics for key issues within the model

    Prime climate risk ratings: better reflecting climate issues for investors

    Insight is dedicated to precision investing that helps clients achieve their goals, and we believe analysis of climate issues can play a central role.

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    Looking for fixed income portfolios that manage the risks from climate change?

    The Prime climate risk ratings are based on multiple data inputs, and aim to reflect both the physical risks of climate change and the risks to corporates from the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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    Seeking investment strategies that reflect your outlook on climate change?

    Prime climate risk ratings help to enable the creation of solutions and portfolios with specific climate criteria.

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    Need to report on climate change exposures?

    Our ratings are aligned with the TCFD framework, and are intended to support compliance with initiatives and regulations that encourage greater transparency on climate risks.

    Prime climate risk ratings FAQ

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    Climate change is one of the most significant risks we face, with far-reaching implications across a wide range of industries. We developed our climate risk ratings to help us identify where climate risks matter most.

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    Climate change is one of the most significant risks we face, with far-reaching implications across a wide range of industries. We developed our climate risk ratings to help us identify where climate risks matter most.

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    David McNeil, Head of Responsible Investment Research and Stewardship
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