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MSCI ESG and Climate Methodologies

Our methodology documents describe the calculations, data inputs, and processes followed by MSCI ESG Research to maintain ESG and Climate methodologies. They are not intended to provide an exhaustive description of all inputs, data sources, or derived calculations used to arrive at the final assessment. Below are the key methodology documents that support users of corporate and government ESG Ratings, including investors and rated issuers, ESG Fund Ratings and Carbon Project Ratings. To access the documents, use the link below.


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