ESG Screening Services & Solutions

SGA provides customized support to clients in their investment decision-making process by screening for a wide array of ESG criteria. Our screening methodology covers diverse sectors and considers both positive and exclusionary factors, as well as unique ESG considerations. Through our screening services for positive ESG criteria, we enable the identification of companies and investment portfolios that genuinely prioritize sustainability, all while remaining vigilant against misleading greenwashing practices. SGA offers robust solutions for evaluating ESG controversies across various ESG themes. We deliver comprehensive summaries of our ESG controversy scores and impact assessments, leveraging our in-house automated news-crawling system for real-time reporting.

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What Is ESG Screening?

ESG Screening is the process of evaluating companies, investments, or assets based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria to assess sustainability performance, risks, and alignment with responsible investment goals. It helps companies identify opportunities and potential concerns by analyzing ESG factors such as climate impact, ethical practices, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards.

Types of ESG Screening We Support

Positive (Best-in-Class) Screening – We identify companies demonstrating strong ESG performance compared to industry peers. This approach helps investors prioritize firms with leading sustainability practices and responsible business strategies.
Negative & Exclusionary Screening – We help apply exclusion criteria to identify and exclude companies involved in activities that conflict with sustainability objectives, ethical guidelines, or responsible investment policies.
Norms-Based Screening – We evaluate companies against globally recognized sustainability standards, principles, and responsible business practices. This helps identify alignment with ESG norms and regulatory expectations.
Custom & Thematic ESG Criteria Screening – We support tailored ESG screening based on specific investment themes, sector priorities, or organizational goals. Our approach enables customized assessments aligned with unique sustainability objectives and risk considerations.

Our ESG Screening Services and Solutions

SGA delivers comprehensive ESG Screening services that help organizations evaluate sustainability performance, identify ESG risks, and make informed decisions through structured, reliable, and data-driven assessments.

ESG Data Collection & Normalization- Collect, clean, and standardize ESG information from multiple sources to create consistent datasets for accurate screening and comparative analysis

ESG Risk Screening- Identify potential ESG risks, and reputational concerns by analyzing company practices, incidents, and sustainability-related developments.

ESG Ratings & Scorecard Development – Develop customized ESG scorecards and evaluation models to assess company performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters.

Sector-Specific ESG Screening – Apply industry-specific ESG criteria to evaluate companies against relevant sustainability factors, sector risks, and material ESG issues.

Portfolio ESG Screening & Monitoring- Support investors and organizations with portfolio-level ESG assessments, ongoing monitoring, and insights into sustainability performance trends.

Regulatory & Framework-Aligned Screening- Align ESG screening methodologies with established sustainability frameworks and responsible investment guidelines to support consistent decision-making.

Why SGA for ESG Screening?

Bespoke ESG Solutions

Bespoke ESG solutions augmented via flexible engagement models aligning with globally reported frameworks and guidelines

16+ Languages

Combination of sustainability research competency and language proficiency across 16 Asian and European languages

End-To-End Solutioning

Analytical capabilities enabling end-to-end ESG management and integration

15,000+ Issuers

Multi-asset-class expertise and research experience for 15,000+ issuers across different sustainability themes

Who We Work With

Corporates

Provide bespoke solutions addressing the sustainability challenges faced by the corporates.

Capital Market Participants

Assist in integrating ESG aspects in the investment decision-making processes.

ESG Data Platforms and Rating Agencies

Capture and analyze comprehensive ESG parameters across a wide range of global companies.

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FAQs on ESG Screening Services

What is the difference between positive and negative ESG screening?

Positive ESG screening identifies and selects companies with strong environmental, social, and governance performance compared to industry peers. Negative ESG screening excludes companies involved in activities that do not align with sustainability objectives, such as controversial industries or practices. Both approaches help organizations build portfolios aligned with responsible investment strategies and ESG priorities.

How does ESG screening support investment decision-making?

ESG screening provides investors with structured insights into a company’s sustainability performance, risks, and opportunities. By evaluating ESG factors alongside traditional financial analysis, organizations can identify potential risks, assess long-term value creation, and make informed investment decisions aligned with responsible investment goals and stakeholder expectations.

What criteria are used in ESG screening solutions?

ESG screening solutions typically evaluate criteria across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. These may include carbon emissions, climate risks, resource management, labor practices, diversity, human rights, business ethics, board structure, regulatory compliance, and controversy assessments. Criteria can be customized based on industry, investment objectives, and specific sustainability requirements.

How does ESG screening help identify greenwashing?

ESG screening helps detect greenwashing by comparing company claims against available ESG data, disclosures, policies, controversies, and sustainability performance indicators. A structured screening approach highlights inconsistencies between reported commitments and actual practices, enabling organizations to assess whether sustainability claims are supported by credible evidence and measurable outcomes.

Which industries and asset classes does ESG screening cover?

ESG screening can be applied across industries, sectors, and asset classes, including equities, fixed income, private investments, and corporate portfolios. Organizations use ESG screening to evaluate companies across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, technology, finance, healthcare, and consumer goods based on relevant sustainability risks and performance factors.

Who can benefit from SGA’s ESG Screening services?

SGA’S ESG Screening services support a range of stakeholders, including corporates benchmarking their sustainability performance, capital market participants building responsible investment portfolios, and ESG data platforms and rating agencies that need reliable, standardized inputs. Our approach adapts to sector-specific requirements and evolving regulatory expectations, helping each stakeholder group make more informed, defensible ESG decisions.