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Mapping ESG Impact Across Markets: Insights from 11,000+ Issuers

Our analysis of 11,000+ companies confirm the connection: higher ESG Impact scores align with stronger financial indicators (7-9%) and reduced volatility. The data also reveals a clear regional split, with Europe defining the standard for ESG scores while North America leads in controversy management.

ESG Ratings in Motion: The Case for Transition Rates

ESG ratings are foundational to modern portfolios, yet one analytical tool remains overlooked: Transition Rates. Borrowed from credit rating methodologies, transition rates measure the probability of a company’s ESG score improving or deteriorating over time. Our latest blog explores how applying this predictive framework can offer investors early signals on rating volatility and long-term performance trajectories. 



In the News: Swiss Resilience in a Shifting ESG Landscape 

While global markets navigate "ESG fatigue," Switzerland is doubling down on materiality. In a recent feature by Sustainable Switzerland, Inrate MD Saurabh Srivastava discusses why the Swiss focus on real business risks, rather than box-ticking, is proving resilient. His key takeaway: frameworks that prioritize real business risks, especially, climate-related financial risks are essential for asset owners seeking genuine long-term value.



Event Recap: Inrate's 2025 RSG Meeting

Our annual Responsible Shareholder Group (RSG) meeting confirmed that active stewardship is accelerating. Reviewing a successful 2025 season, we noted strong progress on Scope 3 emissions and Human Rights across 100 engaged companies.  With a new escalation framework now in place, we are poised to drive even deeper tangible change in 2026.

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