Censible

Censible evaluates the sourcing of raw materials, water impacts, ecosystem impacts, and overall impact on natural systems and biodiversity to rate companies on this value. There are a handful of disclosures required by the Securities and Exchange Commission related to these issues; however, the vast majority of company reporting on this information is voluntary, utilizing standards like the Global Reporting Index (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), CDP or the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). Certain industries and companies sell products that have risks for injury, contamination and even food poisoning. These product liability risks include controversies like an E.coli outbreak or a recall of cars with failing airbags. Companies that score well in this category manage product safely effectively. Certain products use raw materials that are commonly sourced from militias or other organizations that promote or engage in conflict in their region. To perform well in this category companies must provide adequate assurances that any of these metals used in their production are in fact from conflict-free sources. Companies who make false claims about their products, engage in price fixing, or have a history of executive misconduct, insider trading or fraudulent practices can have an adverse impact on the market, customers and communities they work in.