Research Guides: ESG Research

Researchers needing data to study environmental, social and governance-related business practices of companies worldwide will want to investigate these datasets. The MSCI GMI database dates back to 2001 and provides annual data on: corporate board structure and independence; director positions and committee assignments; CEO compensation; director compensation; audit fees; and takeover defenses. The MSCI ESG KLD (STATS), initiated in 1991, is an annual data set of positive and negative environmental, social, and governance performance indicators for five universes of publicly traded companies. Universe A consists of 650 US companies and covers 1991-2013. Universe D consists of 2400 US companies and covers 2003-2014. Universe E is made up of 2600 non-US companies and covers 2013 – 2014. Please submit a ticket with the IT Service Desk for access.

For ESG related information pertaining to Funds. Go to Funds Analysis at the bottom left hand side of the screen. Then go to Funds Analyst Workspaces and select ESG & Impact-Sustainable Investing.

ABI/INFORM Global offers the latest business and financial information for researchers at all levels. It allows users to research business conditions, management techniques, business trends, management practice and theory, corporate strategy and tactics, and competitive landscape.

Search this database for articles in 1,200 business journals, magazines, and trade journals. Also provides industry reports, country profiles, and company SWOT analyses. Business Source Complete is often the best place to start your research.

Search here for news from a broad list of sources, including the Richmond Times Dispatch and Daily Progress. Does not contain the business specific features of such news databases as Factiva and Lexis Nexis Academic.

Search here for statistics on 170 industries from over 50 countries. For a broader prospective, browse and view Statista dossiers, industry reports, market studies, outlook reports, surveys, and country reports.

Search this database for news articles from US and international newspapers, business/trade journals, and newswire services. Use the "News Pages" tab to view current articles from the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, and other major news publications. Click on the "Companies/Markets" tab to find company profiles, data from 10-Ks, and quotes for stocks, funds, currencies, and indices.