what marks us outwelcome to oekom research
oekom research AG is one of the world's leading rating agencies and provides the crucial head start in the segment of sustainable investments. Being the partner of institutional investors and financial service providers, we develop innovative investment strategies that combine sustainability research with a high rate of return.
Our sustainability research covers share and bond issuers (companies, countries and supra-national institutions). When evaluating securities, we place a strong emphasis on quality, independence and transparency.
Since 1993, oekom research has actively helped to shape the market for sustainable investments. Our analysts are experts whose services are much in demand. Their evaluations provide companies with a critical yardstick, while at the same time acting as a stimulus for integrating environmental and social concerns into company management.
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Sustainability rating reveals countries' true creditworthiness2012/02/02The past few months have seen a vigorous debate about trends in the financial ratings not only of the eurozone countries but also of the USA. Sustainability-oriented investors, in particular, are convinced that conventional financial ratings inadequately reflect the ability of these countries to meet their obligations arising from the issuing of government bonds. The additional inclusion of sustainability ratings, which evaluate the social and environmental conditions in a country, provides a more soundly-based assessment of that country’s creditworthiness. more... | Christmas spirit dampened – consumer electronics manufacturers still face serious social and environmental problems2011/12/15In its latest industry analysis, the sustainability rating agency oekom research has analysed 205 companies from the Information Technology (IT) sector against a range of environmental and social criteria. more... |
