OWL ESG CONSENSUS SCORES
See Data Like No Other
Consensus scoring delivers a more objective and agnostic market view which leads to better decisions and outcomes.
Over 30,000 companies; over 60,000 funds; and over 236,000 bonds in OWL’s coverage universe. We leave no stone unturned to ensure that you have the scores that you need.
OWL’s “wisdom of the crowd” approach creates an unbiased, smoothing effect without the subjective influence of one data provider’s rating.
OWL ESG always has the freshest ESG data in the industry.
Scoring from 100 (best) to 0 (worst). Scoring data from rating agencies, NGOs, specialist firms, trade publications, and more sources weighted by average “consensus” on each issue. This is used to create 12 KPIs and 20 total scores.
OWL’s Powerful Tools Give you Gold Standard Data and Analytics
ESG ratings data is subjective, disproportionately driven by the values and priorities of each ratings agency. With OWL’s Consensus Scores, focus on your values and priorities.
Eliminate Subjectivity
Prioritize corporate research based on the issues that matter to you and your clients.
Get Complete Coverage
Almost 40,000 companies, more than 60,000 funds, and 236,000 bonds covered.
The Freshest Scores
Data refreshed every month
Investment Research Analysts
- Target Company and portfolio structuring and selection
- Manage risk and return while ensuring portfolio reflects interests of client
- Update portfolio companies as they change their practices
- Wisdom of the crowd, smoothing effect for more accurate scores
Stewardship and Engagement Teams
- Use scoring to identify targets for engagement
- Inform voting decisions on governance committee members, board members, shareholder proposals, executive compensation, and other proxy voting decisions based on ESG relative performance
ESG-Focused Investors
- Using peer comparisons, accurately assess how a company is managing ESG risk and opportunities
- Encourage corporate issuers to pursue ESG interests in line with industry
- Identify industry trends and prepare strategic responses
- Objective scores provide more useable insights
Corporate Consultants and Advisors
- Identify and manage ESG risks, opportunities, and requirements; disseminate insights to organization
- Provide board and senior management with performance details relative to competitors
- Act on emerging industry trends in ESG best practices
Frequently Asked Questions
How are OWL’s Consensus Scores different from other ESG scoring agencies?
OWL receives scores from more than 100 different scoring agencies, and then creates 18 different KPIs from four different categories of Environmental, Social, and Governance scores, using a weighted average “wisdom of the crowd” approach, creating the most objective scores, reflecting the predominant viewpoint.
How much data is available with OWL’s Consensus Scores?
OWL has scores for almost 40,000 companies going back more than a decade, as well as more than 60,000 funds and 236,000 bonds covered.
Does OWL’s ESG data or Deep Research Application come with a subscription to OWL’s Consensus Scores?
No, the DRA and IQ Data are separate products. While DRA subscribers receive access to OWL’s industry-leading IQ data, Consensus Scores rely on the providers from which OWL uses scores to create its “wisdom of the crowd” KPIs.
