MSCI ESG Government Ratings provide an overall sustainability assessment of 198 countries/regions and 45 Local Authorities covering Developed, Emerging and Frontier Markets. MSCI ESG Government Ratings scores and rates countries on a seven point scale from ‘AAA’ (best) to ‘CCC’ (worst). Ratings are derived from 0-10 scores on underlying factors in three pillars: Environmental, Social, and Governance.

• 99% government bonds covered

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios.