Case Study: The Co-Operative Bank strengthens ESG reporting and stakeholder communication with Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings

The Co-operative Bank showcases a 9.2 ESG Risk Rating with Sustainalytics

The Co-operative Bank, a UK-based retail bank with a strong ethical heritage, faced the challenge of having its market-leading approach to sustainability and ethics poorly reflected in conventional ESG assessment frameworks. To address this, the bank engaged with Sustainalytics and obtained an ESG Risk Ratings License to better communicate its true ESG risk profile.

By implementing Sustainalytics' ESG Risk Ratings License, The Co-operative Bank was able to provide deeper data on its policies and programs, resulting in a more accurate assessment. The solution provided the bank with a low ESG Risk Rating of 9.2, which it then used in a comprehensive communications campaign to showcase its leadership to stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Sustainalytics' process gave the bank valuable insights to inform its ongoing ESG strategy.

The Co-Operative Bank