Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is a global provider of corporate governance, proxy voting, and responsible investment research and data. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, ISS supports institutional investors and public companies with proxy research and recommendations, shareholder meeting services, governance and compensation analytics, and stewardship tools.
Through its ESG and climate solutions, ISS supplies sustainability ratings, screening, and risk assessments that investors use to evaluate companies—including those in the chemical industry—on environmental, social, and governance performance. ISS also offers corporate solutions that help issuers benchmark practices, engage with shareholders, and enhance disclosures in line with evolving market and regulatory expectations.
