CSRHub Now Includes EIRIS Data

Dec 18, 2012 10:30 AM ET

As previously seen on the CSRHub blog

CSRHub is pleased to announce that EIRIS, a global leader in the provision of environmental, social, governance (ESG) research for responsible investors, has begun providing its ESG data to CSRHub’s information service.  This brings the benefits of EIRIS’ almost 30 years of responsible investment experience, understanding of ESG issues, and knowledge of corporate practice and experience of practical solutions to CSRHub’s 6,500 users.

EIRIS’ sector-based research teams provide in-depth coverage of around 3,300 companies globally, covering over 100 different environment, social and governance issues. This data will enhance the sustainability and CSR data CSRHub offers on more than 6,500 companies across 135 industries and 70 countries.

“We are proud to include this well designed and highly respected information in our system,” said Bahar Gidwani, Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder of CSRHub.  “We are also proud to be associated with a firm who shares our commitment to improving corporate sustainability performance and to increasing transparent access to CSR data.”

Peter Webster, Executive Director at EIRIS, said “CSRHub is a great resource and we are delighted to provide ESG data as part of our efforts to broaden the global reach of our responsible investment research.”

About EIRIS

EIRIS (www.eiris.org) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, working to help clients develop the market in ways that benefit investors, asset managers and the wider world. Their mission is to empower responsible investors with independent assessments of companies and advice on integrating them with investment decisions. Their sector-based research teams provide in-depth coverage of around 3,000 companies globally, covering over 200 different environment, social and governance issues.

About CSRHub, LLC

CSRHub creates simple, direct comparisons of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability performance among competitors and across supply chains, industry, and regions. It reinforces third-party standards and encourages transparency and responsible behavior.

Our comprehensive database of CSR information provides you a complete set of sustainability metrics and tools. We support and serve the decision-making needs of corporate managers, researchers and activists.