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IBM and WWF Use AI to Protect African Forest Elephants
JLL and IBM Simplify ESG Reporting in Real Estate
IBM Study: Data Limitations Hinder ESG Progress
IBM's 2022 Impact Report Released
IBM's RFP to Enhance Water Management
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International Business Machines Corp (IBM) ESG Profile
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Key Facts
- • 2030 and focuses on energy-efficient data centers and products.
IBM Corporation is a pioneer in technology, with a strong focus on ESG principles, particularly in sustainable technology and carbon neutrality. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 and focuses on energy-efficient data centers and products. IBM’s ESG rating is strengthened by its ethical governance practices and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within the company. However, IBM has faced criticism over its past environmental practices and supply chain impacts, and some argue that the company has room for improvement in integrating ESG strategies into its global operations. Its ESG score is a reflection of both its leadership in technology-driven sustainability and its need to address past environmental challenges. To gain a complete...
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Covered by 3 ESG rating providers
Strong coverage
Net Zero target: 2030
4 years to achieve
Science Based Targets approved
Validated emissions reduction pathway
Sustainability Commitments & Climate Targets
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) ESG Rating Coverage - Sustainalytics & LSEG
Analyzed by both major ESG rating providers - verified
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Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings | Covered | |
LSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores & Data | Covered |
Coverage verified from 2 of 2 active providers.
ESG Rating Provider Coverage
MSCI ESG Ratings
Measures company exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and management of those risks relative to peers.
MSCI identifies the ESG risks most relevant to each industry, then scores companies on how well they manage those risks compared to peers. Ratings range from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard) and are reviewed annually.
View on MSCIMorningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings
Assesses the degree to which a company's economic value is at risk driven by ESG factors.
Sustainalytics measures unmanaged ESG risk — the gap between a company's total exposure to material ESG issues and how much of that exposure its management practices address. Lower scores indicate less unmanaged risk.
View on SustainalyticsLSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores
Evaluates company ESG performance based on publicly available, verifiable data across 630+ metrics.
LSEG scores companies across 630+ ESG data points drawn entirely from public disclosures — annual reports, sustainability filings, and regulatory submissions. Scores are weighted by industry materiality and benchmarked against sector peers.
View on LSEGCDPEnvironmental disclosure system for companies, cities, and statesCoverage status indicates whether publicly available ESG data from each provider has been identified for International Business Machines Corp (IBM). For official ratings and scores, visit provider websites directly.
Sustainability News & Updates
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IBM and WWF Use AI to Protect African Forest Elephants
JLL and IBM Simplify ESG Reporting in Real Estate
IBM Study: Data Limitations Hinder ESG Progress
IBM's 2022 Impact Report Released
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Credibl ESG
Credible is an ESG data and insights platform that provides businesses with tools to manage and report their sustainability performance. By integrating with existing systems, Credible enables organizations to streamline data collection, analyze ESG metrics, and comply with regulatory requirements. Their focus on data accuracy and transparency helps businesses make informed decisions to improve their environmental, social, and governance impact.
KEY ESG
Key ESG provides advanced software solutions for managing and reporting ESG performance. Their platform enables businesses to track ESG metrics, improve transparency, and comply with regulatory standards. Key ESG helps companies streamline their sustainability efforts and make data-driven decisions that enhance their environmental, social, and governance impact.
Ecoskills
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