Frequently Asked Questions

 “The Sustainability Practitioners ESG Ratings” are measurements of how companies are performing with respect to their Environmental, Social and Governance risks. Additionally, it measures the degree of compliance with regulatory requirements of the land and evaluates management practices in fostering strong ESG practices. The Ratings are based on data collected from the company and from publicly available sources, from assured data sources. They are revised annually and on need basis. “The Sustainability Practitioners ESG Ratings” is an offering from ‘Niche Ninety Nine Capability and Certification (OPC) Pvt Ltd’. 

YES. ‘Niche Ninety Nine Capability and Certification (OPC) Pvt Ltd’ is registered with SEBI as a ‘Category II’ ESG Rating Provider. Our SEBI Registration Number is ………………………………………. 

 ESG Ratings, Core ESG Ratings, Sustainability Ratings, this in addition to the Parivartan (transition) scores and Combined scores with the analysis. Additionally, the research requirements of our subscribers are met through our research services. 

Currently, our issuers are Indian and Global companies who are based in India and / or are looking to establish business in India. (‘Indian’ Asset classes refer to asset classes listed in the Indian securities market, while ‘Global’ asset classes pertain to asset classes in overseas markets). Investors, regulators, financial institutions, corporates (including the issuers themselves) consumer bodies and more, who need trusted and dependable ESG Ratings for Indian and Global companies based in India. 

 “The Sustainability Practitioners ESG Ratings” aims to deliver ratings and analysis that are actionable, dependable, and consistent. These can be used to take informed decisions by the stakeholders. This will particularly benefit investors, regulators, research bodies, corporates, financial institutions like banks, consumer bodies, and many more. 

 We follow the ‘Subscriber’ model. To access the reports clients, need to subscribe to our services. To do so you can email us at reponse@thesustainabilitypractitioners.com  

The data procured is broadly classified as processed and unprocessed data. Processed data  are procured from our partners and acquired by our internal teams. These must meet the stringent internal requirements standards All  unprocessed data procured are processed internally before being used for ratings purposes. 

 Issuer Company’s ratings are reviewed once a year, from April to the following March. Issuers are monitored and tracked all year round. Any review, other than the annual reviews, would depend on any material events happening with the issuer. In case of a material event a review is triggered. 

Also, in the event if any of our employees resigns and joins an issuer, the ratings review is triggered. 

 NO. We do not give any such recommendations. 

No. Although English is the commonly used business language, we recognize the importance, of local languages. Hence provision has been made in the research process to include data points from other local languages and foreign languages. The key languages covered are as follows: English, Hindi, other local languages & French. 

Services will be offered to release  customized reports in languages other than English.

  You will find the ratings published on our website. In case you are not a covered company and would want to be covered, please drop us an email at response@thesustainabilitypractitioners.com