This report highlights the importance of monitoring and understanding ESG controversies and their potential impact on a company's sustainability performance. Despite the potential implications for Investors, several challenges persist, including the overwhelming volume of news, the need to view controversies through an industry-specific lens, and reliance on generated controversy scores lacking critical nuance.

The report introduces Evalueserve's ESG Controversy C.A.S.E. methodology, which offers a comprehensive and transparent assessment of ESG controversies. The C.A.S.E. methodology evaluates four driving elements: Connection, Action, Severity, and Exposure, allowing users to customize assessments based on their investment objectives. The methodology combines human expertise with AI-powered algorithms to capture and analyze information from various sources. The resulting output offers a context-informed view of ESG controversies, enabling investors to make informed decisions and understand the impact on a company's stability and sustainability.