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A rigorous methodology

Extra-financial ratings and social responsibility audits require the utmost precision, leaving no room for approximation. Apart from the fact that our criteria are based on internationally recognised CSR standards, our method guarantees: A system of analysis and rating that is impartial and may be reproduced Traceability of the information collected

A CSR reference model based on internationally recognised standards, in relation to their sector.

Forty social responsibility objectives, grouped into six fields are evaluated on the basis of about 200 action steps, enabling us to enquire into management systems. Each criterion is applied in relation to its sector relevance and is given a consideration representing the relative weight of social responsibility objectives relating to it.

A management reference model focused on continuous improvement

We analyse management systems according to three ‘items’: Relevance of their Policies (P) Coherence of Implementation (I) Effectiveness of Results (R)

A questionnaire based on different perspectives that are formalised and cover all CSR criteria

Our questionnaire is structured around 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.

A four-level evaluation scale

Our ratings are entered into a conventional hierarchical scale of discriminating scores with four levels, relating to either a SRI questionnaire based on company documents in the public domain or an audit questionnaire.