SYNE Ratings is a regulated, independent ESG ratings, assurance, and intelligence organisation operating across 33 countries. We set the standard against which institutional investors, regulators, and capital markets measure sustainability performance — grounded in scientific frameworks, independently verified data, and a track record of analytical rigour that competing with the world's leading credit and risk agencies demands.
We compete in the same market as the world's leading credit and risk agencies. That means our standards cannot be lower, our independence cannot be compromised, and our data cannot be modelled where measurement is possible. Four principles separate SYNE from every other ESG ratings provider.
Every rating is grounded in CSRD ESRS, GHG Protocol, SBTi, GRI, TCFD, and ISSB — internationally recognised scientific standards. We do not use internal frameworks that companies cannot independently verify, interpret, or compare across rating providers.
SYNE is the only ESG ratings organisation that independently scores data quality and assurance status as an explicit component of the rating. A performance claim without verified data earns a lower score — because credibility is a material sustainability indicator.
We operate under the EU ESG Ratings Regulation (ESMA 2023/2631) and FCA Code of Conduct. Our methodology, conflict of interest policy, and fee structure are published. No commercial relationship between SYNE Ratings and a rated company influences the outcome.
Every rating includes a SYNE Index classification — placing companies in one of four quadrants based on scientific alignment AND data quality. Two dimensions, not one score. Because where you stand matters as much as how you score.
SYNE Ratings covers the full ESG sustainability lifecycle — from independent ratings and third-party assurance, to licensed ESG data provision and intelligence products that inform investment, risk, and regulatory decisions across 33 countries.
Regulated independent ESG Ratings for listed companies and companies preparing to list — evaluating Environmental, Social, Governance, and Economic performance across scientific frameworks and verified data quality.
Independent Sustainability Ratings for unlisted companies, SMEs, and supply chain participants — enabling private organisations to demonstrate verified sustainability performance to investors, buyers, and financial institutions.
Carbon Ratings assessing organisations, projects, and portfolios across emissions performance, decarbonisation strategy, transition risk, and alignment with net-zero pathways and science-based climate frameworks.
Independent verification and assurance of sustainability, ESG, and climate-related disclosures — validating data accuracy, completeness, and credibility against CSRD ESRS, GRI, TCFD, ISSB, and ISAE 3000 standards.
Independent SPO for green bonds, sustainability-linked bonds, and green loans — verifying framework alignment with ICMA Green Bond Principles and LMA Green Loan Principles for use-of-proceeds and KPI credibility.
Licensed ESG data provision across 33 countries — collecting, validating, standardising, and distributing ESG, climate, risk, and sustainability data for investors, corporates, banks, and institutions.
Independent Supplier Ratings enabling companies to evaluate and monitor the ESG and sustainability performance of supply chains — supporting Scope 3 management, responsible sourcing, and regulatory due diligence.
Nine intelligence product lines covering ESG, climate risk, energy, trade, country emissions, market positioning, peer benchmarking, risk signals, and industry intelligence — by country and region.
End-to-end climate and sustainability solutions from measurement and reporting through performance optimisation, supplier improvement, financial savings, and impact measurement — moving companies from data to action.
A single score obscures whether a company is a genuine sustainability leader or simply an excellent reporter of mediocre performance. The SYNE Index separates these two dimensions, placing every rated company in one of four quadrants based on both scientific framework alignment and data quality with independent assurance.
How credible, accurate, and independently verified is the data underlying the company's sustainability disclosures? Companies with third-party assurance, measured rather than modelled data, and comprehensive disclosure coverage score highest.
How well is the company's sustainability strategy, target-setting, and reporting aligned with CSRD ESRS, GHG Protocol, SBTi, GRI, and sector-specific scientific standards? High alignment indicates a strategy built on credible, externally validated science.
Strong scientific alignment. Still developing data quality and independent assurance. Performance is real — disclosure infrastructure needs investment.
Exemplary. The highest scientific alignment AND the highest data quality with independent assurance. The gold standard — leaders on both dimensions.
Weak scientific alignment and limited data quality or assurance. Significant investment needed in both strategy and disclosure to improve positioning.
Strong data quality and assurance, but limited scientific framework alignment. Rigorous disclosure infrastructure — the sustainability strategy needs deepening.
SYNE's Intelligence Division provides decision-grade ESG, climate, risk, market, and trade intelligence — turning ratings data into actionable insight across geographies and industries.
Comprehensive ESG performance benchmarking by company, sector, and geography — including peer analysis, trend tracking, and regulatory readiness scoring.
Physical and transition climate risk assessment — quantifying climate exposure, stranded asset risk, and decarbonisation pathway costs for companies and portfolios.
Trade exposure, carbon border adjustment risk, deforestation due diligence (EUDR), and supply chain sustainability intelligence across trade corridors.
Country-by-country emissions profiles, intensity by sector, climate policy environment, and NDC commitment tracking across 33+ countries.
Energy mix intelligence, renewable transition tracking, and emissions intensity benchmarking by sector and fuel type across all covered markets.
ESG market positioning, investor sentiment, and ESG regulatory risk signals — identifying material sustainability risks before they become financial liabilities.
ESG performance benchmarking against peer companies and sector averages — and supplier ESG performance benchmarking for responsible sourcing decisions.
Sector-level ESG and climate performance benchmarks by country and region — providing verified industry reference points for materiality assessments.
Supplier-level ESG performance benchmarking for Scope 3 management, responsible sourcing, and supply chain risk analysis across your value chain.
The SYNE Intelligence Framework evaluates companies across Environmental, Social, Governance, and Economic dimensions — each covering independently scored sub-criteria aligned to scientific standards, regulatory requirements, and sector-specific materiality. Designed to assess genuine performance, not disclosure compliance.
SYNE Ratings operates with local expertise and global standards — spanning the markets where our clients list, invest, and source. Coverage includes both the capital markets of Europe and Asia Pacific and the supply chain geographies that drive Scope 3 and due diligence obligations.
Institutional investors, listed companies, pre-IPO businesses, and development finance institutions use SYNE Ratings to make credible sustainability claims, meet investor data obligations, and access ESG-linked capital.
Our institutional shareholders had been asking for an independent ESG rating for two years. The SYNE process was more rigorous than we anticipated — and the rating report gave our board the clearest, most honest view we have ever had of where our ESG performance genuinely stands versus our sector peers.
As a SFDR Article 9 fund, SYNE's ESG Ratings give us verified performance data on portfolio companies. What distinguishes SYNE from every other provider is the data quality scoring — we can finally separate companies that genuinely perform from those that merely disclose well. That distinction is fundamental to our mandate.
During our IPO roadshow, a SYNE ESG Rating replaced dozens of separate investor questionnaires. The A− score opened conversations with three ESG-mandate anchor investors who would not have engaged without it. The time saving was significant. The credibility signal was more valuable than we expected.
SYNE Ratings identifies and quantifies the sustainability and ESG-related risks that materially affect company valuation, regulatory standing, and operational resilience — for both listed and unlisted companies across 33 countries. Risk intelligence is embedded into every ESG Rating and available as a standalone data product.
Physical and transition climate risks assessed per company — exposure to extreme weather, rising sea levels, water stress, carbon pricing, stranded assets, and regulatory decarbonisation obligations. Scenario analysis under IPCC 1.5°C, 2°C, and 4°C pathways.
Aggregate ESG risk score combining performance gaps, disclosure quality shortfalls, missing certifications, and failure to meet framework alignment thresholds — creating reputational, regulatory, and investor sentiment risk for both listed and private companies.
ESG-linked capital market risk — the probability that a company's sustainability positioning affects its cost of capital, index inclusion, access to ESG-mandated investor pools (SFDR Article 8/9), and eligibility for green bond issuance or sustainability-linked financing.
Regulatory non-compliance risk across CSRD, CBAM, EUDR, SFDR, UK SDR, and equivalent frameworks — quantifying the probability and financial impact of disclosure failures, carbon penalty exposure, deforestation due diligence breaches, and greenwashing enforcement.
ESG-related supply chain disruption risk — mapping Scope 3 concentration exposure, supplier ESG score distribution, deforestation risk by commodity and geography, forced labour exposure, single-country sourcing concentration, and Tier 2–5 traceability gaps.
ESG-driven market positioning risk — consumer sentiment shifts, B2B procurement ESG requirements, buyer due diligence obligations, sector ESG benchmarking exposure, and the risk of losing market access due to failing sustainability standards of key enterprise customers.
Business exposure to biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation — including dependency on natural capital, proximity to protected areas or high-biodiversity value land, exposure to TNFD and EU Nature Restoration Law obligations, and deforestation commodity risk under EUDR.
Operational and regulatory risk from water scarcity, water stress exposure by facility location, wastewater regulation, single-use plastics restrictions, resource intensity versus sector benchmarks, and exposure to circular economy transition obligations under ESPR and CSRD.
Material social risk from labour practices, human rights due diligence gaps, supply chain forced labour exposure, DEI performance below sector norms, whistleblowing mechanism weaknesses, health and safety underperformance, and reputational risk from social controversy incidents.
ESG governance failure risk — anti-corruption exposure, tax transparency shortfalls, related party transaction concerns, board independence deficiencies, inadequate sustainability governance structures, and compliance programme weaknesses across OECD Guidelines, UN Global Compact, and sector-specific codes.
SYNE Ratings goes beyond assessment — providing practical climate and sustainability solutions that help companies move from understanding their position to improving it. Solutions are designed to reduce emissions, reduce costs, improve ESG performance, manage risks, and accelerate sustainable growth.
Comprehensive baseline measurement of emissions, resource consumption, and ESG performance — providing the primary data that anchors credible reporting and meaningful improvement targets.
End-to-end support for CSRD, GRI, TCFD, CDP, and ISSB reporting — from data collection through framework alignment to final disclosure, built on verified primary data.
Specific, measurable interventions to improve ESG scores, reduce emissions, and enhance sustainability positioning — prioritised by impact, cost, and timeline across all four framework dimensions.
Supplier-level improvement programmes targeting Scope 3 reductions, ESG score improvement, and supply chain risk reduction — with cost savings through energy and resource efficiency embedded alongside ESG gains.
Rigorous impact measurement and management aligned to IMP, IRIS+, and GIIN frameworks — for companies, investors, and development organisations measuring social and environmental impact alongside financial returns.
We provide initial scoping and a fee proposal within five business days. All ESG Rating engagements begin with a no-obligation scoping call to confirm scope, timeline, and information requirements.
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SYNE Ratings is a subsidiary of SYNE Group — operating with full editorial and methodological independence from the Group's other businesses. Our ratings, assurance opinions, and intelligence products are produced independently, with no commercial relationship between SYNE Ratings' assessment outcomes and any group commercial interest.
We operate across 33 countries, providing regulated ESG ratings and intelligence services to corporates, financial institutions, governments, and supply chains. Our framework, the SYNE Intelligence Framework, covers Economic, Environmental, Social, and Governance dimensions — aligned to the major scientific standards and regulatory frameworks that define credible ESG performance globally.