Cracking the Code: Visual Metaphors and Strategies for ESG Scorecard Engagement

3 IDEAS FROM US

I. A visual metaphor uses familiar visual elements. In a scorecard, this could be a combination of a chart with a title and a short description.

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II. In a group of 135 participants, 127 think that ESG scoring should include factors concerning a company's anti-corruption measures and transparency in financial dealings.

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III. For non-essential data, note it in the scorecard or downplay it visually if it doesn't impact the message significantly.

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2 EXAMPLES FROM OTHERS

I. Orange SA

(a) ESG performance is shown uniquely in a bar chart indicating company, sector, and sector average performance (b) Relative performance shown across sector, region, and universe. (c) Management of risks and opportunities shown on the graph.

Source: Scorecard

II. Neone

(a) Sector min and max shown in ESG performance and trend on page 1 (b) Assurance on strategic assets risk mitigation on page 6 (c) Corporate sustainability rating shown on page 7

Source: Corporate Sustainability Rating

1 QUESTION FOR YOU

Do you publish your ESG Scorecard and get zero engagement?

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Until next week,
Team 73bit.com

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Cracking the Code: Visual Metaphors and Strategies for ESG Scorecard Engagement

3 IDEAS FROM US

I.

A visual metaphor uses familiar visual elements. In a scorecard, this could be a combination of a chart with a title and a short description.

II.

In a group of 135 participants, 127 think that ESG scoring should include factors concerning a company's anti-corruption measures and transparency in financial dealings.

III.

For non-essential data, note it in the scorecard or downplay it visually if it doesn't impact the message significantly.

2 EXAMPLES FROM OTHERS

I.

Orange SA (a) ESG performance is shown uniquely in a bar chart indicating company, sector, and sector average performance (b) Relative performance shown across sector, region, and universe. (c) Management of risks and opportunities shown on the graph. Source: Scorecard

II.

Neone (a) Sector min and max shown in ESG performance and trend on page 1 (b) Assurance on strategic assets risk mitigation on page 6 (c) Corporate sustainability rating shown on page 7 Source: Corporate Sustainability Rating

1 QUESTION FOR YOU

Do you publish your ESG Scorecard and get zero engagement?

Orange SA

(a) ESG performance is shown uniquely in a bar chart indicating company, sector, and sector average performance (b) Relative performance shown across sector, region, and universe. (c) Management of risks and opportunities shown on the graph.

Source: Scorecard

Neone

(a) Sector min and max shown in ESG performance and trend on page 1 (b) Assurance on strategic assets risk mitigation on page 6 (c) Corporate sustainability rating shown on page 7

Source: Corporate Sustainability Rating