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BuildRI Ratings
The BuildRI Rating Offers an ‘Outside-In’ Benchmarking Evaluation with Insights Beyond Traditional Data Providers. Unlike Standard Performance Metrics, We Focus on the Investment Firm’s Ability and Approach to Responsible Value Creation and Risk Mitigation During Its Ownership Period.
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The BuildRI Index is an “outside-in” evaluation based on publicly available data from third-party sources, ratings submitted by verified-stakeholders and company reporting. BuildRI ratings are compiled with input from our subject matter experts in operational improvement, private equity and responsible investment. Ratings incorporate and routinely update data from the following areas.
Talent
(Does the Investment Firm Have the Talent and Commitment to Foster Growth, Engage Employees, and Provide Consistent Portfolio Support?)
Talent
Growth
Engagement and Satisfaction
Portfolio
Support Levels
Team
Tenure
Leadership
(Is the Investment Firm Truly Focused on Its Portfolio Companies’ Needs? Do Their Actions Match Their Promises?)
Strategic
Differentiation
Operating
Model
Risk Management and
Growth Trajectory
Firm
Communications
Responsible
Investment
(How Well Integrated Are Responsible Business Practices Within the Firm and Its Portfolio Companies?)
Policies
Process
Programs
Partnerships
Notice: The information provided is for informational, non-commercial purposes only, does not constitute investment advice and is subject to conditions available in our Legal Disclaimer. Usage as an investment or credit rating is not permitted. Unless otherwise explicitly agreed in writing, usage for products and services, index creation, derivative work, portfolio or fund management, or any other usage are not permitted. By way of exception, usage is permitted only to the rated company, limited to a single reference of its own information in annual reporting and sustainability website, mentioning BW ESG Corp dba BuildRI as a source. BW ESG Corp incorporates the use of publicly-disclosed information from private equity firms and 3rd parties in its publicly-available scoring platform.
