• Welcome to Standard Ethics
  • An European leading solicited rating agency on ESG issues
  • With more than 15 years of experience
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    Welcome to Standard Ethics

    Standard Ethics is the Agency that issues Standard Ethics Ratings (SER) in Europe.  These are independent ESG opinions on an entity's level of compliance with the voluntary sustainability guidelines established by the UN, the OECD and the European Union.

    Complying with the future

    The Standard Ethics Rating (SER) is not the destination—it’s the best roadmap available to understanding your current position and the steps needed to reach your sustainability goals.

    • Corporate Rating

      Corporate Rating

      The Corporate Standard Ethics Rating (Corporate SER) is an independent ESG opinion of an entity’s level of compliance with the voluntary sustainability guidelines established by the United Nations, the OECD and the European Union.

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    • Country Rating

      Country Rating

      Standard Ethics assigns unsolicited ratings to the OECD countries that reflect the sustainability principles established by the UN, OECD and EU. The Country Standard Ethics Rating (Country SER) has been suspended from January 2026 due to a methodological review.

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    • Security Rating

      Security Rating

      The Security Standard Ethics Rating (Security SER) is assigned to financial instruments or general-purpose issues (bonds or other debt instruments). The analysis takes into account the issuer, its industrial plans, and its development and sustainability strategies.

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    • Sustainability Clusters

      Sustainability Clusters

      Standard Ethics' clusters (formerly known as Index or Benchmark) are designed to measure how closely ESG policies align with international sustainability guidelines over time. Find out more on the dedicated website.

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    Corporate Rating

    Corporate Rating

    The Corporate Standard Ethics Rating (Corporate SER) is an independent ESG opinion of an entity’s level of compliance with the voluntary sustainability guidelines established by the United Nations, the OECD and the European Union.

    Website

    Country Rating

    Country Rating

    Standard Ethics assigns unsolicited ratings to the OECD countries that reflect the sustainability principles established by the UN, OECD and EU. The Country Standard Ethics Rating (Country SER) has been suspended from January 2026 due to a methodological review.

    Website

    Security Rating

    Security Rating

    The Security Standard Ethics Rating (Security SER) is assigned to financial instruments or general-purpose issues (bonds or other debt instruments). The analysis takes into account the issuer, its industrial plans, and its development and sustainability strategies.

    Website

    Sustainability Clusters

    Sustainability Clusters

    Standard Ethics' clusters (formerly known as Index or Benchmark) are designed to measure how closely ESG policies align with international sustainability guidelines over time. Find out more on the dedicated website.

    Website