Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.

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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.

Also known as ISS STOXX Sustainability.

Latest news on ISS

11 June 2026
WuXi Biologics included in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China) for fourth consecutive year

Placed in S&P Global CSA Global Top 1% and included in both the Global and China Sustainability Yearbooks; company emphasises Green CRDMO solutions.

2 September 2025
Evonik Issues €500M Green Hybrid Bond

The bond supports sustainable finance, aligns with Green Finance Framework, and funds Next Generation Solutions and Technologies. It was oversubscribed, attracting sustainability-focused investors.