How to combine <scp>ESG</scp> scores? A proposal based on credit rating prediction

The diffusion of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics is increasingly affecting corporates behaviour their ability to attract investors. Corporate ESG practices are nowadays considered as a key element in evaluating creditworthiness the cost capital, direct funds best-performing companies that limit harmful impact on planet societies. Due this increased interest by companies, investors policymakers, high number scores have been developed, each with different methodologies scopes. Because variety, it could be therefore challenging for understand compare measures. In paper, we address issue proposing method combine information provided into single aggregate measure company sustainability link combined score credit rating companies. proposed methodology can help improve investment decisions combining more diverse driver companies' rating, thereby reducing asymmetries.