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ESG Ratings
INTRODUCING IPMC'S ESG ASSESSMENT
The IPMC corporate ESG assessment test enables you evaluate your business against a wide range of environmental, social, and governance standards that are specific to your industry and that are significant to the increasing number of investors who are concerned about sustainability, as well as for regulatory compliance and financial viability.
WHO NEEDS THIS REPORT?
- Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Sustainability Officers
- Investors
- NGOs
- Social activists
- Governments
- Other Industry stakeholders
BENEFITS OF TAKING THE ASSESSMENT
For companies willing to take the assessment,
the benefits include:
- Identifying organization's risks and opportunities
- Enhanced decision making
- Improved performance and efficiency
- Attracting investors and stakeholders
- Compliance and risk management
- Reputation and brand enhancement
All types of companies can participate in the ESG assessment, regardless of industry or size. ESG assessments are valuable for companies that are looking to remain sustainably profitable. Your company was specifically invited to participate in this assessment because your organization is a critical player with extensive operations and significant environmental and social impact, there is increasing investor scrutiny regarding sustainability and responsible business practices. Taking this assessment can help identify areas for improvement and align your company's practices with global sustainability goals.
WHAT IS THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR INVITED COMPANIES?The ESG Assessment uses a consistent, rule-based methodology to convert data points per company into an ESG Score. The ESGA questionnaire is open for all companies. Companies are allowed a 2-month assessment period to take the test, complete the questionnaire and submit their entries. Results will be available on our website on request.
PUBLICATION OF RESULTSAs ESG considerations become more critical to capital markets, the ESG assessment enables us to provide you and your stakeholders with a relevant and comprehensive ESG assessment and score. A key feature of the ESG assessment is that, through your active participation, you can provide additional information to what is publicly available, including all your recent ESG initiatives. ESG Scores based on the ESG assessment are available on the IPMC ESG Scores website.
For further enquiries on the assessment, Kindly email esgratings@ipmc-ng.com.
“ESG ratings are shaping access to finance — IPMC provides the clarity institutions need to lead responsibly.”
IPMC ESG Ratings Report Launch:
Event Highlights
On the 6th of June 2024, IPMC launched its inaugural ESG Ratings Report, bringing together
key stakeholders from the financial sector. Notable attendees included Olamipo Adeola,
Robert Ade-Odiachi, Mrs. Mimi Ade-Odiachi, Agatha Afemikhe, Chuka Eseka, Ituah Ighodalo,
Ladi Smith, representatives from the Securities Exchange Commission, associate Dean, LBS -
Mrs Olayinka David West and the NSIA.
The event opened with a keynote address on the critical role of ESG in financial stability
and investment strategies. This was followed by the presentation of the ESG Ratings Report,
which provided in-depth analysis and key insights for the banking and insurance sectors.
Panel discussions explored ESG integration in investment decision-making and the regulatory
landscape for ESG compliance. The event concluded with an award presentation recognizing top
ESG performers and closing remarks emphasizing future commitments to sustainability.
For the full report and detailed insights, visit www.ipmc-ng.com/esg or email us on esgratings@ipmc-ng.com.