Moody’s acquired, in April 2019, a majority stake in Vigeo Eiris, an independent global provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and services for market participants. Vigeo Eiris, headquartered in Paris, undertakes risk assessments and evaluates the level of integration of sustainability factors within the strategy and operations of organisations. With products and capabilities based on ESG assessments and an extensive ESG database, Vigeo Eiris offers specialized research and a diverse product suite to address market participants’ ESG needs.

The acquisition furthers Moody’s ongoing commitment to enhancing transparency and creating standards in ESG.

For more information: http://www.vigeo-eiris.com/ ​​