SUSTAINALYTICS ESG RISK RATING REPORTDate Sep 17, 2020
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | 14.6 Low Risk | |||||
REITs | United Kingdom | LON:BBOX | Negl | Low | Med | High | Severe | |
0-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40+ |
Rating Overview
The company is at low risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors, due to its low exposure and average management of material ESG issues. The company is noted for its strong corporate governance performance, which is reducing its overall risk. Its management has not resulted in significant controversies for the company and ultimately the company's favourable risk assessment is due to its low exposure to ESG issues.
Momentum Score: -0.8
Stable
The company's risk score has not changed significantly in the past year, and its risk category has remained stable.
ESG Risk Rating Distribution | Relative Performance |
61% | |||||||
54% | |||||||
43% | |||||||
35% | 37% | ||||||
28% | |||||||
18% | 16% | ||||||
1% | 2% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Negligible | Low | Medium | High | Severe |
Rank | Percentile | ||
(1st = lowest risk) | (1st = lowest risk) | ||
Global Universe | 749 out of 13077 | 7th | |
Real Estate (Industry Group) | 115 out of 944 | 13th | |
REITs (Subindustry) | 75 out of 420 | 18th | |
Attribution Analysis
ESG Risk Rating | |||||
Top Material Issues | Score Negl | Low | Med | High | Severe |
0-2 | 2 - 4 | 4 - 6 | 6 - 8 | 8 - 20+ |
3.7 | ||||
5.1 | ||||
3.7 | ||||
2.2 | ||||
= Significant event | ||||
Risk Analysis | ||||
Weak | Severe Risk | Peers (Market cap $3.5 - $3.6bn) | ||
Management | 1. | Brixmor Property Group Inc | ||
2. | Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | |||
3. | Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | |||
Strong | 4. | Keppel DC REIT | ||
Negligible Risk | ||||
Low | High | 5. | Agree Realty Corp. | |
Exposure |
Global Universe
REITs (Subindustry)
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC
Peers
- SubIndustryAvg.
Weak | 3 | |
2 | ||
4 | ||
Management | 1 | |
Strong | Negligible Risk |
Low |
Exposure
Circle size = Contribution to ESG Risk Rating
ESG Risk Rating
13.9 Low
14.6 Low
15.0 Low
16.7 Low
19.3 Low
Severe Risk
High
Exposure | Management | |
26.9 Low | 48.9 | Average |
21.7 Low | 32.7 | Average |
26.5 Low | 43.9 | Average |
24.7 Low | 32.9 | Average |
24.7 Low | 22.0 | Weak |
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SUSTAINALYTICS ESG RISK RATING REPORTDate Sep 17, 2020
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | 14.6 Low Risk | ||||||
REITs | United Kingdom | LON:BBOX | Negl | Low | Med | High | Severe | ||
0-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40+ | |||
Exposure Score
Low | Medium | High | Management Score Strong | Average | Weak |
0-35 | 35-55 | 55-100 | 100-50 | 50-25 | 25-0 |
21.7 Low
Beta = 0.99 | SubIndustry |
At 31 December 2018, Tritax owned 54 income-producing assets and 114 acres of strategic land, let to 39 different customers, including some of the biggest names in retail, logistics, consumer products and automotive . Considering the increasing tenant preference for sustainable buildings that reduce the adverse impact on human safety throughout the building's life cycle, failure to cater to this trend could lead to customer loss. In addition, its large portfolio has a considerable environmental footprint. Hence, failure to reduce the carbon footprint of its properties due to increasingly stringent environmental regulations and growing customer awareness could lead to decrease in its market share. Moreover, its involvement in unethical business practices, such as conflicts of interest or accounting irregularities, could trigger investigations, fines and increased regulatory scrutiny.
The company's overall exposure is low and is similar to subindustry average. Business Ethics, Product Governance and ESG Integration -Financials are notable material ESG issues.
32.7 Average
Tritax's overall ESG-related disclosure is weak and not in accordance with GRI reporting standards, signalling inadequate accountability to investors and the public. The company's ESG- related issues are overseen by the board or the executive team, suggesting that these are integrated in core business strategy.
The company's overall management of material ESG issues is average.
Attribution Details
Contribution to | |||||||||||||
ESG Risk | Subindustry | Company | Manageable | Management | Management | ESG Risk | Risk | ||||||
Issue Name | Rating | Exposure | Exposure | Risk Factor | Score | Weight | Rating | Category | |||||
Corporate Governance | 25.1% | 9.0 | 9.0 | 100% | 59.1 | 41.7% | 3.7 | ||||||
ESG Integration -Financials | 34.9% | 6.0 | 6.0 | 100% | 14.9 | 27.8% | 5.1 | ||||||
Product Governance | 25.3% | 4.0 | 4.0 | 100% | 7.5 | 18.5% | 3.7 | ||||||
Business Ethics | 14.7% | 3.0 | 2.7 | 95% | 21.3 | 11.9% | 2.2 | ||||||
Overall | 100.0% | 22.0 | 21.7 | - | 32.7 | 100.0% | 14.6 | Low |
=Significant event
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Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | 14.6 Low Risk | |||||||||||
REITs | United Kingdom | LON:BBOX | Negl | Low | Med | High | Severe | |||||||
0-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40+ | ||||||||
Risk Details | ||||||||||||
Exposure | ||||||||||||
Company Exposure | 21.7 | The company's sensitivity or vulnerability to ESG risks. | ||||||||||
Management | ||||||||||||
Manageable Risk | 21.6 | Material ESG risk that can be influenced and managed through suitable policies, programmes and | ||||||||||
Managed Risk | 7.1 | initiatives. | ||||||||||
Material ESG risk that has been managed by a company through suitable policies, programmes or | ||||||||||||
Management Gap | 14.5 | initiatives. | ||||||||||
Measures the difference between material ESG risk that could be managed by the company and what | ||||||||||||
Unmanageable Risk | 0.1 | the company is managing. | ||||||||||
Material ESG risk inherent in the products or services of a company and/or the nature of a company's | ||||||||||||
business, which cannot be managed by the company. | ||||||||||||
ESG Risk Rating | ||||||||||||
Overall Unmanaged Risk | 14.6 | Material ESG risk that has not been managed by a company, and includes two types of risk: | ||||||||||
unmanageable risk, as well as risks that could be managed by a company through suitable initiatives | ||||||||||||
but which may not yet be managed. | ||||||||||||
Momentum Details
ESG Risk Rating Momentum Score: -0.8
Stable | The company's risk score has not changed significantly in the |
past year, and its risk category has remained stable. |
Negligible | Low | Medium | High | Severe |
0-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40+ |
2020
14.6 (-0.8)
2019
15.5
Exposure Momentum Score: -0.4
Management Momentum Score: +2.5
Stable
The company's exposure score has not changed significantly in the past year, and its exposure category has remained stable.
Low Medium High
0-3535-55 55+
2020
21.7 (-0.4)
2019
22.1
Stable
The company's management score has increased in the past year, but its management category has remained stable.
Strong Average Weak
100-5050-2525-0
2020
32.7 (+2.5)
2019
30.2
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Corporate Governance
Contribution 25.1 %
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC
Corporate Governance represents foundational structures for the management of ESG risks.
Rating Overview
3.7 Low Risk
Negl | Low | Med | High | Severe |
0-2 | 2-4 | 4-6 | 6-8 | 8+ |
In consideration of its high exposure and strong management, we view the company to have low unmanaged risk attributable to its corporate governance.
ESG Risk Rating Distribution
67% | ||||||||
63% | ||||||||
52% | ||||||||
42% | ||||||||
27% 30% | ||||||||
1% | 5% | 6% | 6% | |||||
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||
Negligible | Low | Medium | High | Severe |
Risk Analysis
Weak | Severe Risk |
Management
Strong | Negligible Risk | |
Low | High | |
Exposure | ||
Global Universe | ||
REITs (Subindustry) | ||
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | ||
Peers |
- SubIndustryAvg.
Exposure | |
Company Exposure | 9.0 |
Management | |
Manageable Risk | 9.0 |
Managed Risk | 5.3 |
Management Gap | 3.7 |
Unmanageable Risk | 0.0 |
ESG Risk Rating
Issue Unmanaged Risk | 3.7 |
Relative Performance
Rank | Percentile | |||||||
(1st = lowest risk) | (1st = lowest risk) | |||||||
Global Universe | 692 out of 4323 | 17th | ||||||
Real Estate (Industry Group) | 61 out of 345 | 18th | ||||||
REITs (Subindustry) | 41 out of 180 | 23rd | ||||||
Peers (Market cap $3.5 - $3.7bn) | ESG Risk Rating Exposure | Management | ||||||
1. | Brixmor Property Group Inc | 3.7 | Low | 9.0 High | 59.4 | Strong | ||
2. | Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | 3.7 | Low | 9.0 High | 59.1 | Strong | ||
3. | Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | 3.9 | Low | 9.0 High | 56.8 | Strong | ||
4. | Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | 4.1 | Medium | 9.0 High | 54.5 | Strong | ||
5. | Société Foncière Lyonnaise SA | 5.0 | Medium | 9.0 High | 45.0 | Average | ||
The company's sensitivity or vulnerability to ESG risks.
Material ESG risk that can be influenced and managed through suitable policies, programmes and initiatives.
Material ESG risk that has been managed by a company through suitable policies, programmes or initiatives.
Measures the difference between material ESG risk that could be managed by the company and what the company is managing.
Material ESG risk inherent in the products or services of a company and/or the nature of a company's business, which cannot be managed by the company.
Material ESG risk that has not been managed by a company, and includes two types of risk: unmanageable risk, as well as risks that could be managed by a company through suitable initiatives but which may not yet be managed.
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Corporate Governance
Contribution 25.1 %
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC
Corporate Governance represents foundational structures for the management of ESG risks.
Risk Analysis
Exposure Score | Management Score | ||||||
Low | Medium | High | Strong | Average | Weak | ||
0-4 | 4-8 | 8-20+ | 100-53 | 53-39 | 39-0 | ||
9.0 High | 59.1 Strong | ||||||
SubIndustry
The quality and integrity of the company's board and management and its remuneration systems are identified as the highest weighted governance areas of focus. The company is publicly traded, which leads to heightened scrutiny of its governance practices and increases the importance of governance structures, practices and behaviour. This translates into high exposure to baseline Corporate Governance risk.
The company is noted for showing particular strength in the quality and integrity of its board/management, its board structure, its ownership structure/shareholder rights and its audit and financial performance systems. It has average management of its 2 other governance pillars. Overall, we rate the company's corporate governance management as strong.
Corporate Governance Pillars
Pillar | Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
Board/Management Quality & Integrity | 63.0 | 25.0% | 15.8 |
Board Structure | 95.0 | 17.0% | 16.2 |
Ownership & Shareholder Rights | 64.0 | 15.0% | 9.6 |
Remuneration | 34.0 | 25.0% | 8.5 |
Audit & Financial Reporting | 66.0 | 8.0% | 5.3 |
Stakeholder Governance | 38.0 | 10.0% | 3.8 |
Totals | 100.0% | 59.1 |
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ESG Integration - Financials
Contribution 34.9 %
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC
ESG Integration - Financials includes all ESG integration activities by financial institutions that are either driven by financial downside risk considerations or by business opportunities.
Rating Overview
5.1 Medium Risk
Negl | Low | Med | High | Severe |
0-2 | 2-4 | 4-6 | 6-8 | 8+ |
Considering its medium exposure and below average management of ESG Integration -Financials, we view the company to be at medium risk for the
issue.
ESG Risk Rating Distribution
50% | |||||
39% | 40% | ||||
35% | 32% | ||||
32% | |||||
13% | 15% 17% | ||||
9% 10% | 9% | ||||
0% | 0% | 0% | |||
Negligible | Low | Medium | High | Severe |
Risk Analysis
Weak | Severe Risk |
Management
Strong | Negligible Risk | |
Low | High | |
Exposure | ||
Global Universe | ||
REITs (Subindustry) | ||
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | ||
Peers |
- SubIndustryAvg.
Exposure | |
Company Exposure | 6.0 |
Management | |
Manageable Risk | 6.0 |
Managed Risk | 0.9 |
Management Gap | 5.1 |
Unmanageable Risk | 0.0 |
ESG Risk Rating
Issue Unmanaged Risk | 5.1 |
Relative Performance
Rank | Percentile | |||||||||
(1st = lowest risk) | (1st = lowest risk) | |||||||||
Global Universe | 766 out of | 1062 | 72nd | |||||||
Real Estate (Industry Group) | 221 out of | 345 | 64th | |||||||
REITs (Subindustry) | 124 out of | 180 | 69th | |||||||
Peers (Market cap $3.5 - $3.7bn) | ESG Risk Rating | Exposure | Management | |||||||
1. | Société Foncière Lyonnaise SA | 1.9 | Negligible | 5.1 | Medium | 62.8 | Strong | |||
2. | Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | 2.0 | Negligible | 5.7 | Medium | 65.0 | Strong | |||
3. | Brixmor Property Group Inc | 3.9 | Low | 6.3 | Medium | 38.0 | Average | |||
4. | Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | 5.1 | Medium | 6.0 | Medium | 14.9 | Weak | |||
5. | Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | 6.5 | High | 6.9 | Medium | 5.8 Weak | ||||
The company's sensitivity or vulnerability to ESG risks.
Material ESG risk that can be influenced and managed through suitable policies, programmes and initiatives.
Material ESG risk that has been managed by a company through suitable policies, programmes or initiatives.
Measures the difference between material ESG risk that could be managed by the company and what the company is managing.
Material ESG risk inherent in the products or services of a company and/or the nature of a company's business, which cannot be managed by the company.
Material ESG risk that has not been managed by a company, and includes two types of risk: unmanageable risk, as well as risks that could be managed by a company through suitable initiatives but which may not yet be managed.
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ESG Integration - Financials
Contribution 34.9 %
Exposure Overview
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC
ESG Integration - Financials includes all ESG integration activities by financial institutions that are either driven by financial downside risk considerations or by business opportunities.
Beta Indicators | Beta Signal |
Exposure
Low Medium High
0-4 | 4-8 | 8-20+ |
6.0 Medium
SubIndustry
As REITs are long-term owners and managers of income-producing real estate, integrating ESG standards into risk assessments helps companies address downside risks that could erode the value of real estate portfolios, such as climate change risks. Investing in property that is ill equipped to face environmental threats may result in stranded assets, negatively affecting portfolio performance and potentially lowering dividend payments to unitholders. Additionally, climate regulations may result in tighter restrictions on real estate financing, which in turn could impact a REIT's revenue.
Exposure Analysis
Subindustry Issue Exposure | 6.0 |
Issue Beta | 1.00 |
Company Issue Exposure | 6.0 |
Environmental Impact of Products | 0.00 |
Social Impact of Products | 0.00 |
Carbon Impact of Products | 0.00 |
Society - Human Rights | 0.00 |
Operating Performance | 0.00 |
Solvency | -0.03 |
Financial Flexibility | -0.03 |
Asset Performance | -0.03 |
Headquarters Location | -0.03 |
Sales Location | 0.10 |
Green Building Portfolio | 0.00 |
Qualitative Overlay | 0.00 |
Subindustry Correction Factor | 0.00 |
Exceptional Event Adjustment | 0.00 |
Total Beta Signal | 0.00 |
Baseline | 1.00 |
Issue Beta | 1.00 |
Management Overview
Management Score
Strong Average Weak
100-5050-2525-0
14.9 Weak
Best practice includes the implementation of energy efficient systems, green building certifications and the development of a robust, comprehensive platform for including ESG risk factors in their long-term investment risk management processes.
In our view, the company's management of the issue is below average.
Management Indicators | Raw Score | |||
Weight | Weighted Score | ||||
Green Buildings Investments | 50 | |||
17.5% | | 8.8 | |||
Customer Eco-Efficiency Programmes | 25 | |||
12.5% | | 3.1 | |||
Share of Green Buildings | 20 | |||
15.0% | | 3.0 | |||
GHG Risk Management | 0 | |||
2.5% | | 0.0 | |||
Green Building Memberships | 0 | |||
2.5% | | 0.0 | |||
Physical Climate Risk Management | 0 | |||
17.5% | | 0.0 | |||
Real Estate LCA | 0 | |||
12.5% | | 0.0 | |||
Responsible Investment Policy | 0 | |||
7.5% | | 0.0 | |||
Sustainable Products & Services | 0 | |||
12.5% | | 0.0 | |||
Carbon Impact of Products | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Environmental Impact of Products | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Social Impact of Products | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Society - Human Rights | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Weighted Sum | 14.9 | |||
= Event indicator |
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Product Governance
Contribution 25.3 %
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC
Product Governance focuses on how companies manage responsibilities to their clients. Emphasis is put on quality management systems, marketing practices, fair billing and post-sales responsibility.
Rating Overview
3.7 Low Risk
Negl | Low | Med | High | Severe |
0-2 | 2-4 | 4-6 | 6-8 | 8+ |
Considering its medium exposure and below average management of Product Governance, we view the company to be at low risk for the issue.
ESG Risk Rating Distribution
53% | |||||||
48% | |||||||
31% | 28% | 27% | |||||
24% 25% | |||||||
23% | |||||||
20% | |||||||
15% | |||||||
6% | |||||||
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||
Negligible | Low | Medium | High | Severe |
Risk Analysis
Weak | Severe Risk |
Management
Strong | Negligible Risk | |
Low | High | |
Exposure | ||
Global Universe | ||
REITs (Subindustry) | ||
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | ||
Peers |
- SubIndustryAvg.
Exposure | |
Company Exposure | 4.0 |
Management | |
Manageable Risk | 4.0 |
Managed Risk | 0.3 |
Management Gap | 3.7 |
Unmanageable Risk | 0.0 |
ESG Risk Rating
Issue Unmanaged Risk | 3.7 |
Relative Performance
Rank | Percentile | ||
(1st = lowest risk) | (1st = lowest risk) | ||
Global Universe | 1579 out of 3358 | 48th | |
Real Estate (Industry Group) | 224 out of 337 | 67th | |
REITs (Subindustry) | 116 out of 180 | 65th | |
Peers (Market cap $3.5 - $3.7bn) | ESG Risk Rating | Exposure | Management | |||
1. | Société Foncière Lyonnaise SA | 1.8 | Negligible | 4.0 Medium | 55.0 | Strong |
2. | Brixmor Property Group Inc | 1.9 | Negligible | 4.2 Medium | 55.0 | Strong |
3. | Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | 3.7 | Low | 4.0 Medium | 7.5 Weak | |
4. | Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | 3.7 | Low | 4.4 Medium | 15.0 | Weak |
5. | Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | 4.2 | Medium | 4.2 Medium | 0.0 Weak | |
The company's sensitivity or vulnerability to ESG risks.
Material ESG risk that can be influenced and managed through suitable policies, programmes and initiatives.
Material ESG risk that has been managed by a company through suitable policies, programmes or initiatives.
Measures the difference between material ESG risk that could be managed by the company and what the company is managing.
Material ESG risk inherent in the products or services of a company and/or the nature of a company's business, which cannot be managed by the company.
Material ESG risk that has not been managed by a company, and includes two types of risk: unmanageable risk, as well as risks that could be managed by a company through suitable initiatives but which may not yet be managed.
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Product Governance
Contribution 25.3 %
Exposure Overview
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC
Product Governance focuses on how companies manage responsibilities to their clients. Emphasis is put on quality management systems, marketing practices, fair billing and post-sales responsibility.
Beta Indicators | Beta Signal |
Exposure
Low Medium High
0-4 | 4-8 | 8-20+ |
4.0 Medium
SubIndustry
REITs primarily generate revenue through rental income received from occupiers. Therefore, the quality and safety of the buildings that companies own and manage directly influences their ability to attract and retain tenants. Poor building safety is a danger to tenant well-being and injuries due to management negligence may expose a company to legal action by tenants. Poor building safety may also hurt a company's reputation in the market, as safety is one of the key factors considered by tenants during decision-making.
Exposure Analysis
Subindustry Issue Exposure | 4.0 |
Issue Beta | 1.00 |
Company Issue Exposure | 4.0 |
Marketing Practices | 0.00 |
Quality and Safety | 0.00 |
Operating Performance | 0.00 |
Solvency | -0.03 |
Financial Flexibility | -0.03 |
Asset Performance | -0.03 |
Headquarters Location | -0.03 |
Sales Location | 0.10 |
Qualitative Overlay | 0.00 |
Subindustry Correction Factor | 0.00 |
Exceptional Event Adjustment | 0.00 |
Total Beta Signal | 0.00 |
Baseline | 1.00 |
Issue Beta | 1.00 |
Management Overview
Management Score
Strong Average Weak
100-5050-2525-0
7.5 Weak
Leading practices include regularly reviewing and evaluating building operations, responding to emerging client demands, and auditing properties annually to ensure compliance with legislative quality and safety requirements. Best practice also includes initiatives to ensure that products and services do not pose health and safety hazards to customers and programmes to evaluate occupiers' satisfaction.
In our view, the company's management of the issue is below average.
Management Indicators | Raw Score | |||
Weight | Weighted Score | ||||
Product and Service Safety Programme | 25 | |||
30.0% | | 7.5 | |||
Occupier Satisfaction Surveys | 0 | |||
40.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Sustainable Products & Services | 0 | |||
30.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Marketing Practices | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Quality and Safety | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Weighted Sum | 7.5 | |||
= Event indicator |
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Business Ethics
Contribution 14.7 %
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC
Business Ethics focuses on the management of ethical considerations applicable to most or all sectors, such as taxation and accounting, anticompetitive practices and intellectual property issues.
Rating Overview
2.2 Low Risk
Negl | Low | Med | High | Severe |
0-2 | 2-4 | 4-6 | 6-8 | 8+ |
Considering its low exposure and below average management of Business Ethics, we view the company to be at low risk for the issue.
ESG Risk Rating Distribution
54% | 55% | ||||||
48% | 46% | ||||||
40% | |||||||
24% | 23% | ||||||
4% | 4% | 1% | |||||
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
Negligible | Low | Medium | High | Severe |
Risk Analysis
Weak | Severe Risk |
Management
Strong | Negligible Risk | |
Low | High | |
Exposure | ||
Global Universe | ||
REITs (Subindustry) | ||
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | ||
Peers |
- SubIndustryAvg.
Exposure | |
Company Exposure | 2.7 |
Management | |
Manageable Risk | 2.6 |
Managed Risk | 0.5 |
Management Gap | 2.0 |
Unmanageable Risk | 0.1 |
ESG Risk Rating
Issue Unmanaged Risk | 2.2 |
Relative Performance
Rank | Percentile | ||
(1st = lowest risk) | (1st = lowest risk) | ||
Global Universe | 1138 out of 3942 | 30th | |
Real Estate (Industry Group) | 140 out of 282 | 50th | |
REITs (Subindustry) | 121 out of 180 | 67th | |
Peers (Market cap $3.5 - $3.7bn) | ESG Risk Rating | Exposure | Management | |||
1. | Brixmor Property Group Inc | 1.7 | Negligible | 3.2 Low | 46.9 | Average |
2. | Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | 2.1 | Low | 3.2 Low | 35.0 | Average |
3. | Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | 2.1 | Low | 3.2 Low | 35.0 | Average |
4. | Tritax Big Box REIT PLC | 2.2 | Low | 2.7 Low | 21.3 | Weak |
5. | Société Foncière Lyonnaise SA | 2.5 | Low | 2.9 Low | 13.8 | Weak |
The company's sensitivity or vulnerability to ESG risks.
Material ESG risk that can be influenced and managed through suitable policies, programmes and initiatives.
Material ESG risk that has been managed by a company through suitable policies, programmes or initiatives.
Measures the difference between material ESG risk that could be managed by the company and what the company is managing.
Material ESG risk inherent in the products or services of a company and/or the nature of a company's business, which cannot be managed by the company.
Material ESG risk that has not been managed by a company, and includes two types of risk: unmanageable risk, as well as risks that could be managed by a company through suitable initiatives but which may not yet be managed.
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Business Ethics
Contribution 14.7 %
Exposure Overview
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC
Business Ethics focuses on the management of ethical considerations applicable to most or all sectors, such as taxation and accounting, anticompetitive practices and intellectual property issues.
Beta Indicators | Beta Signal |
Exposure
Low Medium High
0-4 | 4-8 | 8-20+ |
2.7 Low
SubIndustry
REITs are gaining a stronger presence in investment markets, and are likely to receive more attention from both investors and regulators; therefore, it is increasingly important that they provide reliable and trustworthy services. Failure to manage Business Ethics issues, which include conflicts of interest, fee structures, and tax and accounting practices, can have dramatic downside impacts on a company's financial performance. Accounting irregularities also expose a company to legal action from investors and regulatory scrutiny, increasing the potential for non- compliance costs and fines.
Exposure Analysis
Subindustry Issue Exposure | 3.0 |
Issue Beta | 0.90 |
Company Issue Exposure | 2.7 |
Accounting and Taxation | 0.00 |
Lobbying and Public Policy | 0.00 |
Sanctions | 0.00 |
Anti-Competitive Practices | 0.00 |
Bribery and Corruption | 0.00 |
Business Ethics | 0.00 |
Operating Performance | 0.00 |
Solvency | -0.03 |
Financial Flexibility | -0.03 |
Asset Performance | -0.03 |
Qualitative Overlay | 0.00 |
Subindustry Correction Factor | 0.00 |
Exceptional Event Adjustment | 0.00 |
Total Beta Signal | -0.10 |
Baseline | 1.00 |
Issue Beta | 0.90 |
Management Overview
Management Score
Strong Average Weak
100-5050-2525-0
21.3 Weak
Best practice includes sound ethical and governance standards, robust due diligence systems and compliance training for employees.
In our view, the company's management of the issue is below average.
Management Indicators | Raw Score | |||
Weight | Weighted Score | ||||
Lobbying and Political Expenses | 100 | |||
5.0% | | 5.0 | |||
Bribery & Corruption Programmes | 50 | |||
25.0% | 12.5 | ||||
Bribery & Corruption Policy | 25 | |||
15.0% | | 3.8 | |||
Business Ethics Programme | 0 | |||
20.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Political Involvement Policy | 0 | |||
10.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Whistleblower Programmes | 0 | |||
25.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Accounting and Taxation | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Anti-Competitive Practices | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Bribery and Corruption | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Business Ethics | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Lobbying and Public Policy | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Sanctions | Category 0 | |||
0.0% | | 0.0 | |||
Weighted Sum | 21.3 | |||
= Event indicator |
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Management Details
Corporate Governance
Board/Management Quality & Integrity
63 Outperformer
Raw Score
Board Structure
95 Leader
Raw Score
Ownership & Shareholder Rights
64 Leader
Raw Score
Indicators | Score |
Board Experience | 80 |
Director Track Record | 60 |
Board Capture | 70 |
Related Party Transactions | 50 |
Director Stock Ownership | 20 |
Executive/Board Misconduct | 50 |
Business Practices Controversies | 50 |
Governance Controversies | 50 |
Shareholder Engagement and Responsiveness | 100 |
Indicators | Score |
Board Leadership | 90 |
Board Tenure | 80 |
Board Independence | 80 |
Nominating Committee Effectiveness | 90 |
Director Disclosure | 80 |
Voting Structures | 70 |
Directors not Elected by Shareholders | 60 |
Risk Oversight | 100 |
Board Diversity | 90 |
Indicators | Score |
Director Appointment & Removal | 70 |
Proportionality - One Share/One Vote | 60 |
Ownership Structure | 50 |
Capital Issuance Risks | 60 |
Shareholder Action | 60 |
Poison Pill & Takeover Defences | 80 |
Supermajority Provisions | 50 |
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Management Details
Remuneration
34 Average Performer
Raw Score
Audit & Financial Reporting
66 Outperformer
Raw Score
Stakeholder Governance
38 Average Performer
Raw Score
In reviewing the company's practices regarding ESG stakeholder governance, points of attention for Tritax Big Box REIT PLC are: ESG Governance, Whistleblower Programmes and ESG Performance Targets.
- ESG Governance: A management committee is responsible for overseeing ESG issues
- Whistleblower Programmes: Based on available evidence, the company does not have a programme
- ESG Performance Targets: Executive compensation is not explicitly tied to ESG performance targets
Indicators | Score |
Remuneration Disclosure | 0 |
Remuneration Committee Effectiveness | 0 |
Say on Pay | 70 |
Pay Controversies | 50 |
STI Performance Metrics | 50 |
LTI Performance Metrics | 50 |
Pay Magnitude | 50 |
Pay for Performance | 50 |
Pay for Failure | 60 |
CEO Termination Scenarios | 0 |
Internal Pay Equity | 50 |
Clawback Policy | 0 |
Indicators | Score |
Audit Committee Structure | 70 |
Audit Committee Effectiveness | 80 |
Auditor Fees | 50 |
Audit Rotation Policy | 70 |
Auditor Change | 50 |
Reporting Irregularities | 50 |
Indicators | Score |
ESG Governance | 100 |
ESG Reporting Standards | 0 |
Verification of ESG Reporting | 0 |
Global Compact Signatory | 0 |
ESG Performance Targets | 0 |
Political Involvement Policy | 0 |
Lobbying and Political Expenses | 100 |
Bribery & Corruption Policy | 25 |
Environmental Policy | 100 |
Whistleblower Programmes | 0 |
Tax Disclosure | 100 |
Scope of Social Supplier Standards | 25 |
GHG Reduction Programme | 25 |
Green Procurement Policy | 0 |
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Exposure Details | ||
ESG Integration - Financials | ||
EA.E.17 - Environmental Impact of Products | EA.E.32 - Social Impact of Products | |
0.00 | 0.00 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | |
EA.E.46 - Carbon Impact of Products | EA.E.48 - Society - Human Rights | |
0.00 | 0.00 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | |
EA.F.1 - Operating Performance | EA.F.2 - Solvency | |
0.00 | - 0.03 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company's net income margin is unknown. | The company has a very strong debt-equity ratio. | |
Average Net Income Margin (2016-2018): N/A | Debt to Equity Ratio (2018-2016): 0.37 | |
Subindustry Median (2016-2018): 29.54% | Subindustry Median (2018-2016): 0.72 | |
Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. | Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. | |
EA.F.3 - Financial Flexibility | EA.F.4 - Asset Performance | |
- 0.03 | - 0.03 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company has a very strong cash flow ratio. | The company has a very strong return on assets. | |
Free Cash Flow Ratio (2018-2016): 65.61% | Return on Assets (2018-2016): 8.31% | |
Subindustry Median (2018-2016): 30.92% | Subindustry Median (2018-2016): 3.46% | |
Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. | Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. |
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Exposure Details | ||
EA.G.1 - Headquarters Location | EA.G.3 - Sales Location | |
- 0.03 | 0.10 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The location of the company's headquarters indicates slightly lower exposure to | The location of the company's sales indicates moderately higher exposure to this | |
this issue. | issue. | |
United Kingdom: Lower exposure | United Kingdom: 100% (Higher exposure) | |
Source: Sustainalytics Country Risk Rating, May 2019. | Source: Sustainalytics Country Risk Rating, May 2019. | |
Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. |
EA.P.6 - Green Building Portfolio | EA.S.1 - Qualitative Overlay |
0.00 | 0.00 |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal |
The company's proportion of green buildings investment indicates average | The analyst did not apply a qualitative overlay. |
exposure to this issue. |
EA.S.2 - Subindustry Correction Factor | EA.S.3 - Exceptional Event Adjustment |
0.00 | 0.00 |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal |
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Management Details
E.1.6.1 - GHG Risk Management | ||
0 | 2.50% | 0.0 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
Based on available evidence, the company does not have a risk management
programme
Criteria
Recognition of the transition risks related to climate change
Detailed reporting on transition risks
Managerial or board level responsibility for addressing transition risks
Commitment to manage the regulatory, reputational and/or market risks related to climate change
Integration of transition risks into regular risk assessments and strategy
E.1.6.2 - Physical Climate Risk Management
0 | 17.50% | 0.0 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
Based on available evidence, the company does not have a programme
Criteria
Recognition of the physical risks related to climate change Initiatives to manage or adapt to physical climate change risks
Integration of physical climate change into regular risk assessments and business strategy
Managerial or board level responsibility for climate change risks Detailed reporting on physical climate change risk drivers
E.3.1.1 - Sustainable Products & Services | E.3.1.12 - Real Estate LCA | ||||
0 | 12.50% | 0.0 | 0 | 12.50% | 0.0 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score | Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
There is no evidence of the company offering any sustainability-related products | The company does not apply LCA to its new real estate projects | ||||
or services | |||||
Sources | |||||
Tritax Big Box Annual Report 2018 (FY2018) |
E.3.1.13 - Green Buildings Investments | E.3.1.14 - Share of Green Buildings | ||||
50 | 17.50% | 8.8 | 20 | 15.00% | 3.0 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score | Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
The company has a programme to increase investments in sustainable buildings | There is evidence that the company invests part of its portfolio in sustainable | ||||
but there are no clear targets or deadlines | buildings but their relative share is not disclosed | ||||
Sources | Sources | ||||
Tritax Big Box Annual Report 2018 (FY2018) | Tritax Big Box Annual Report 2018 (FY2018) | ||||
Tritax Big Box Responsible Business, available online at www.tritaxbigbox.co.uk; | |||||
accessed 27 August 2019 |
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S.3.1.11 - Customer Eco-Efficiency Programmes | G.1.3.2 - Responsible Investment Policy | |||||
25 | 12.50% | 3.1 | 0 | 7.50% | 0.0 | |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score | Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score | |
The company has some activities but no formal programme | Based on available evidence, the company does not have a policy | |||||
Sources | Criteria | |||||
Tritax Big Box Annual Report 2018 (FY2018) | Commitment to exclusion based on the companies' activities | |||||
Commitment to engage with companies on ESG issues | ||||||
Commitment to integrate ESG factors or select best-in-class companies | ||||||
according to ESG factors | ||||||
G.1.3.4 - Green Building Memberships | ||||||
0 | 2.50% | 0.0 | ||||
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
The company is not a member of any key industry initiatives
Sources
UK Green Building Council, www.ukgbc.org; accessed 19 September 2019
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Exposure Details | ||
Product Governance | ||
EA.E.24 - Marketing Practices | EA.E.28 - Quality and Safety | |
0.00 | 0.00 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | |
EA.F.1 - Operating Performance | EA.F.2 - Solvency | |
0.00 | - 0.03 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company's net income margin is unknown. | The company has a very strong debt-equity ratio. | |
Average Net Income Margin (2016-2018): N/A | Debt to Equity Ratio (2018-2016): 0.37 | |
Subindustry Median (2016-2018): 29.54% | Subindustry Median (2018-2016): 0.72 | |
Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. | Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. | |
EA.F.3 - Financial Flexibility | EA.F.4 - Asset Performance | |
- 0.03 | - 0.03 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company has a very strong cash flow ratio. | The company has a very strong return on assets. | |
Free Cash Flow Ratio (2018-2016): 65.61% | Return on Assets (2018-2016): 8.31% | |
Subindustry Median (2018-2016): 30.92% | Subindustry Median (2018-2016): 3.46% | |
Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. | Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. | |
EA.G.1 - Headquarters Location | EA.G.3 - Sales Location | |
- 0.03 | 0.10 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The location of the company's headquarters indicates slightly lower exposure to | The location of the company's sales indicates moderately higher exposure to this | |
this issue. | issue. | |
United Kingdom: Lower exposure | United Kingdom: 100% (Higher exposure) | |
Source: Sustainalytics Country Risk Rating, May 2019. | Source: Sustainalytics Country Risk Rating, May 2019. | |
Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. |
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Exposure Details | ||
EA.S.1 - Qualitative Overlay | EA.S.2 - Subindustry Correction Factor | |
0.00 | 0.00 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The analyst did not apply a qualitative overlay. | ||
EA.S.3 - Exceptional Event Adjustment | ||
0.00 | ||
Beta Signal |
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E.3.1.1 - Sustainable Products & Services | S.3.1.9.1 - Product and Service Safety Programme | ||||
0 | 30.00% | 0.0 | 25 | 30.00% | 7.5 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score | Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
There is no evidence of the company offering any sustainability-related products | The company has a weak programme | ||||
or services |
Criteria
Public reporting on product/service safety issues
Monitoring of product/service safety performance
Policy commitment to ensure product/service safety
Regularly tested emergency response procedures to ensure product/service safety
Managerial responsibility for product/service safety
Incident investigation and corrective action
Product/service safety risk assessment
Regular external product/service safety audits
Regular employee training on product/service safety
Product/service objectives or targets
Sources
Tritax Big Box Annual Report 2018 (FY2018)
S.3.1.10 - Occupier Satisfaction Surveys
0 | 40.00% | 0.0 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
The company does not conduct occupier satisfaction surveys
Sources
Tritax Big Box Annual Report 2018 (FY2018)
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Business Ethics | ||
EA.E.2 - Accounting and Taxation | EA.E.23 - Lobbying and Public Policy | |
0.00 | 0.00 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | |
EA.E.30 - Sanctions | EA.E.4 - Anti-Competitive Practices | |
0.00 | 0.00 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | |
EA.E.6 - Bribery and Corruption | EA.E.7 - Business Ethics | |
0.00 | 0.00 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | The company is not involved in any controversies of this type. | |
EA.F.1 - Operating Performance | EA.F.2 - Solvency | |
0.00 | - 0.03 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company's net income margin is unknown. | The company has a very strong debt-equity ratio. | |
Average Net Income Margin (2016-2018): N/A | Debt to Equity Ratio (2018-2016): 0.37 | |
Subindustry Median (2016-2018): 29.54% | Subindustry Median (2018-2016): 0.72 | |
Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. | Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. |
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Exposure Details | ||
EA.F.3 - Financial Flexibility | EA.F.4 - Asset Performance | |
- 0.03 | - 0.03 | |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal | |
The company has a very strong cash flow ratio. | The company has a very strong return on assets. | |
Free Cash Flow Ratio (2018-2016): 65.61% | Return on Assets (2018-2016): 8.31% | |
Subindustry Median (2018-2016): 30.92% | Subindustry Median (2018-2016): 3.46% | |
Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. | Source: Morningstar, October 2019. All Rights Reserved. |
EA.S.1 - Qualitative Overlay | EA.S.2 - Subindustry Correction Factor |
0.00 | 0.00 |
Beta Signal | Beta Signal |
The analyst did not apply a qualitative overlay. |
EA.S.3 - Exceptional Event Adjustment
0.00
Beta Signal
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G.1.1 - Bribery & Corruption Policy | ||
25 | 15.00% | 3.8 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
The company has a weak policy or a general statement addressing the issue
Criteria
Prohibition of bribery
Guidelines of what is considered acceptable behaviour
There is no evidence of a formal policy but the company has a general statement addressing the issue
Definition of conflicts of interest and commitment to minimize these Definition of bribery or corruption
Definition and prohibition of facilitation payments
Sources
On Thursday, October 10, 2019, Sustainalytics sent Tritax Big Box REIT PLC the Sustainalytics ESG Feedback Report
The updated ESG Report was sent by email to the Investor Relations Department on 29 August 2018.
Tritax Big Box Annual Report 2018 (FY2018)
G.1.1.1 - Bribery & Corruption Programmes
50 | 25.00% | 12.5 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
The company has an adequate programme
Criteria
Managerial responsibility for bribery and corruption
Regular training on bribery and corruption
Operating guidelines addressing record keeping, approval procedures and appropriate behaviour
Internal monitoring system to detect corruption
Regular bribery and corruption risk assessments
Annual signoff of the policy on bribery and corruption by employees Mechanisms for employees to consult on ethical issues
Sources
Tritax Big Box Annual Report 2018 (FY2018)
G.1.2 - Whistleblower Programmes | G.1.2.1 - Business Ethics Programme | ||||
0 | 25.00% | 0.0 | 0 | 20.00% | 0.0 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score | Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
Based on available evidence, the company does not have a programme | Based on available evidence, the company does not have a programme |
Criteria
Proactively communicated to employees
Available in local languages
Non-retaliation policy
An independent, reporting hotline available 24/7
Structures in place to process whistleblower reports
Available to suppliers, customers and other third parties
Possibility for anonymous reporting and reports are treated confidentially
Disclosure on the number of reports received, the types of misconduct and measures taken
Criteria
Commitment to address major business ethics risks
Incident investigation and corrective actions
Operating guidelines
Managerial responsibility for business ethics
Annual training of employees on the Code of Conduct
Board responsibility for business ethics issues
Ethical risk assessments
Measures to deter non-compliance and reduce exposure to unethical opportunities
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G.3.1 - Political Involvement Policy | ||
0 | 10.00% | 0.0 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
Based on available evidence, the company does not have a policy
Criteria
Prohibits political involvement of any kind on the company's behalf Approved by senior management
Partially prohibits political involvement
Commits the company to disclose political donations and/or lobbying expenditures
G.3.2 - Lobbying and Political Expenses
100 | 5.00% | 5.0 |
Raw Score | Weight | Weighted Score |
The company states that it does not make political contributions or political
spending
Sources
Lobby Facts, www.lobbyfacts.eu; accessed 27 August 2019 Tritax Big Box Annual Report 2018 (FY2018)
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REITs | United Kingdom | LON:BBOX
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Beta (Beta, β)
A factor that assesses the degree to which a company's exposure deviates from its subindustry's exposure on a material ESG issue. It is used to derive a company-specific issue exposure score for a material ESG issue. It ranges from 0 to 10, with 0 indicating no exposure, 1 indicating the subindustry average, and 10 indicating exposure that is ten times the subindustry average.
Idiosyncratic Issue
An issue that was not deemed material at the subindustry level during
the consultation process but becomes a material ESG issue for a company based on the occurrence of a Category 4 or 5 event.
Corporate Governance Pillar
A pillar provides a signal about a company's management of a specific Corporate Governance issue.
ESG Risk Category
Companies' ESG Risk Rating scores are assigned to five ESG risk categories in
the ESG Risk Rating:
Negligible risk: enterprise value is considered to have a negligible risk of material financial impacts driven by ESG factors
Low risk: enterprise value is considered to have a low risk of material financial impacts driven by ESG factors
Medium risk: enterprise value is considered to have a medium risk of material financial impacts driven by ESG factors
High risk: enterprise value is considered to have a high risk of material financial impacts driven by ESG factors
Severe risk: enterprise value is considered to have a severe risk of material financial impacts driven by ESG factors
Note that because ESG risks materialize at an unknown time in the future and depend on a variety of unpredictable conditions, no predictions on financial or share price impacts, or on the time horizon of such impacts, are intended or implied by these risk categories.
Manageable Risk
Material ESG risk that can be influenced and managed through suitable policies, programmes and initiatives.
Managed Risk
Material ESG Risk that has been managed by a company through suitable policies, programmes and initiatives.
Management
A company's handling of ESG risks.
Management Gap
Refers to the difference between what a company has managed and what a company could possibly manage. It indicates how far the company's performance is from best practice.
Management Indicator
An indicator that provides a signal about a company's management of an ESG issue through policies, programmes or quantitative performance.
Material ESG Issue
A core building block of the ESG Risk Rating. An ESG issue is considered to be material within the rating if it is likely to have a significant effect on the enterprise value of a typical company within a given subindustry.
Subindustry
Subindustries are defined as part of Sustainalytics' own classification system.
ESG Risk Rating Score (Unmanaged Risk Score)
The company's final score in the ESG Risk Rating; it applies the concept of risk decomposition to derive the level of unmanaged risk for a company.
Event Category
Sustainalytics categorizes events that have resulted in negative ESG impacts into five event categories: Category 1 (low impact); Category 2 (moderate impact); Category 3 (significant impact); Category 4 (high impact); and Category 5 (severe impact).
Event Indicator
An indicator that provides a signal about a potential failure of management through involvement in controversies.
Unmanageable Risk
Material ESG Risk inherent from the intrinsic nature of the products or services of a company and/or the nature of a company's business, which cannot be managed by the company if the company continues to offer the same type of products or services and remains in the same line of business.
Unmanaged Risk
Material ESG risk that has not been managed by a company, and includes two types of risk: unmanageable risk, as well as risks that could be managed by a company through suitable initiatives, but which may not yet be managed (management gap).
Excess Exposure
The difference between the company's exposure and its subindustry exposure.
Exposure
A company or subindustry's sensitivity or vulnerability to ESG risks.
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