Nasdaq, Inc.
Industry Group: Diversified Financials
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:NDAQ
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as the firm seeks to become a diversified technology company.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Diversified Financials 42 out of 863
Universe
Global Universe 1125 out of 14948
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Börse AG |
11.2
Low
|
20 out of 863 |
| Nasdaq, Inc. |
13.6
Low
|
42 out of 863 |
| MSCI, Inc. |
14.4
Low
|
51 out of 863 |
| Tradeweb Markets, Inc. |
15.8
Low
|
78 out of 863 |
| East Money Information Co., Ltd. |
26.6
Medium
|
403 out of 863 |
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Our Approach to Calculating ESG Risk
The ESG Risk Ratings measure a company's exposure to industry-specific material ESG risks and how well a company is managing those risks.
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues. Our exposure score takes into consideration subindustry and company-specific factors such as its business model.
Management
Management refers to how well a company is managing its relevant ESG issues. Our management score assesses the robustness of a company's ESG programs, practices and policies.
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Nasdaq, Inc.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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