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title: ESG Leader Badges Methodology
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Methodology

# Sustainalytics' ESG Leader Badges

The *ESG Leader Badges* are released on an annual basis to companies with the best Sustainalytics' ESG Risk Ratings score. These strong outperformers are eligible for the:

- Global Top 100 ESG Leader Badge
- Industry ESG Leader Badge
- Regional ESG Leader Badge

Download the methodology document to learn more about the criteria involved in the selection.

# Download the Methodology:

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