A questionnaire divided into various angles of analysis
Our questionnaire is based on nine basic angles of analysis or 'approaches'.
They present specific questions and points of observation from which our analysts and auditors collect, select and classify information before passing judgement.
Multi-source data collection: from companies, stakeholders and the media
Our method of processing information treats the 'absence of information as significant in itself.'
In compliance with our operational definition of social responsibility, we consider the absence of information to be information that should be classified (deficiencies in formalising objectives, reporting errors, withholding information, etc.).
Assignment of scores
Scores are assigned to each angle of analysis:
By means of a specific scale for each of the angles of analysis
By consolidation at criterion and domain level
A sector related rating method based on how far a score deviates from the average
The principle: Our rating system is not based on ranking but on how far scores deviate from the average.
The benefits: The system is able to positively or negatively identify the performances that deviate from the average.
An alert system
Continuous monitoring of companies is ensured thanks to our effective software tool, guaranteeing access to a wide selection of information sources.
If an event is likely to affect our evaluation of a company: