ESG ratings and benchmarks
Our ESG profile, performance and transparency is continually assessed
We recognise that investors and other stakeholders seek ESG and sustainability information that is clear, comparable, consistent and financially material.
Given the large number of ratings and benchmarks out there, we are not able to actively participate in all of them. So, we prioritise the ones that matter most to our stakeholders and to us – and we review them on a regular basis. These are:
- MSCI
- Sustainalytics
- ISS
- S&P Global CSA Score
- S&P Global ESG Score
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
- CDP
- Workforce Disclosure Initiative (WDI)
- Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
Our latest ratings and recognitions
MCSI1
BAT received a rating of A (on a scale of AAA to CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment.
Latest update – Sep 23
Sustainalytics2
BAT received an ESG Risk Rating of 33 from Sustainalytics and was assessed to be at high risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors.
Latest update – Jan 23
ISS
Best-in-class ISS Score - BAT received an ISS Environment and Social Quality Score of 1. Scores are ranked on a scale of 1 to 10. An environment quality score of 1 indicates better environmental disclosure.
Latest update – Dec 22
S&P Global CSA Score
BAT scored 85 (out of 100) in the 2023 S&P Global CSA Score.
Latest update – 2023
S&P Global ESG Score
BAT scored 80 (out of 100) in the 2023 S&P Global CSA Score.
Latest update – 2023
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
BAT scored 88 (out of 100) in the 2022 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Based on the S&P Global ESG Scores, BAT was selected for inclusion in the DJSI World Index; placed in the top 3% of companies assessed. We have been included in the DJSI indices for 21 consecutive years.
Latest update – Dec 22
CDP
A in CDP Climate and A- in Water Security & Forests In 2022, we achieved A, A- and A-, respectively, in the CDP Climate Change, Water Security and Forests assessments; placed in the top 2% of companies CDP scored.
Latest update – Dec 22
Workforce Disclosure Initiative
Our 2022 WDI submission received a score which placed us in the top 10% of participating companies.
Latest update – Oct 22
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
We're proud to be included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index as one of the 484 companies worldwide committed to more equal and inclusive workplaces. The index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies and external brand.
Latest update – Jan 23
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