New database: ASSET4 ESG

Yesterday a new database became available which has infomation on corporate social responsibility and sustainability. The database provides environmental, social and governance (ESG) information based on 250+ key performance indicators (KPIs) and 750+ individual data points along with their original data sources. Asset 4 ESG covers +4500 listed companies including the S&P 500, Russell 1000, MSCI Europe, FTSE 250, ASX 300, the MSCI World Index and the 250 MSCI emerging markets companies. For a more comprehensive overview of the new database you can read the brochure.

Looking up data in ASSET4 ESG can be done using the Datastream software on computers on the Vrije Universiteit campus. The Datastream software support is provided by the Data Center of the university library. Online support is available through the Data Center course in Blackboard.