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In order to provide valuable analysis about how your company “stacks up” against peers, Hedstrom Associates will provide a “user portal” for Registered Users. Here, you will see your own company report and data, as well as various analyses. When Hedstrom Associates shows comparative ratings, we will use a “rule of six.” For any benchmark comparison, your company data will be compared with data from a total of at least six companies. If there are fewer than six companies (for example, in your industry sector or sub-sector), the comparisons provided will roll up to a next higher level.
A key benefit of ESG Navigator is the ability to know how your company compares against peer companies. Participating companies want to know which other companies are participating. To facilitate this, you agree that your company name can be used by Hedstrom Associates only where we list participating companies. Your company name will not be tied to your company self-assessment ratings – other than in what you see as a Registered User for your company.
The best practice company examples contained within ESG Navigator are obtained from public sources. We have made our best effort to summarize each example accurately and concisely – and to cite an appropriate website link for further information. We invite any corrections of inaccurate or dated information. We also welcome recommendations for additional or revised wording and references for best practice examples.
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