This dataset provides a comprehensive view of companies within the S&P 500 index, offering valuable insights into their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and risk profiles. It serves as a key resource for researchers, investors, analysts, and policymakers seeking to evaluate sustainability practices, assess ESG-related risks, and make informed investment decisions.

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Dataset Columns:

• Sector – Broad industry classification
• Industry – Specific industry category
• Full-Time Employees – Total workforce size
• Total ESG Risk Score – Overall ESG risk rating
• Environment Risk Score – Risk associated with environmental factors
• Governance Risk Score – Risk linked to corporate governance practices
• Social Risk Score – Risk related to social responsibility and policies
• Controversy Level – Classification of company controversies
• Controversy Score – Numerical score reflecting controversy impact
• ESG Risk Percentile – Ranking compared to peers in terms of ESG risk
• ESG Risk Level – Qualitative ESG risk assessment (e.g., Low, Medium, High)

This dataset enables in-depth ESG analysis, trend identification, and risk assessment, helping stakeholders understand the sustainability and governance practices of leading corporations.

You can get the dataset here : https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/pritish509/s-and-p-500-esg-risk-ratings

Here are some Power BI dashboard ideas for your S&P 500 ESG Risk Analysis dataset:

1. ESG Risk Overview Dashboard

• KPI Cards:
  • Average ESG Risk Score
  • Average Environment, Governance, and Social Risk Scores
  • Average Controversy Score
  • ESG Risk Level Distribution
• Charts:
  • Treemap: Sector-wise average ESG risk
  • Bar Chart: Industry-wise ESG risk comparison
  • Heatmap: ESG Risk Percentile vs. Controversy Level
  • Scatter Plot: ESG Risk Score vs. Full-Time Employees

2. Sector & Industry Analysis Dashboard

• Filters: Select Sector, Industry
• Visuals:
  • Bar Chart: Top 10 industries with the highest ESG risk
  • Box Plot: ESG Risk Score distribution by sector
  • Stacked Column Chart: Contribution of Environment, Governance, and Social Risks

3. Controversy & ESG Risk Dashboard

• Key Insights:
  • Highlight companies with the highest Controversy Score
• Visuals:
  • Bubble Chart: Controversy Score vs. ESG Risk Score
  • Map View (if company locations are available): High-risk companies by geography

ESG risk scores are typically categorized into different risk levels based on predefined ranges. Here’s a common classification used for ESG risk assessment:

ESG Risk Score Categories