“The same company may receive widely different scores from different providers.¹ This does not mean ESG data are useless — it means they must be interpreted thoughtfully. ESG scores can be helpful information inputs, not buy-or-sell signals.

[COMMENTARY] Investors should know the methodology ratings providers use to arrive at a company’s ESG score. Only then can investors understand whether an assigned company rating makes sense to them.
Confused About ESG Ratings? Don’t Be, by Bruce Kahn, March 10, 2026, Advisor Perspectives, USA.