CRIF S.p.A. announces the establishment of CRIF Synesgy Ratings S.r.l., a technological spin-off company designed to address the evolving demands of the market and to comply with the new European Union Regulation 3005/2024 concerning ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) rating activities.
Headquartered in Bologna, CRIF Synesgy Ratings is an EU-based entity that leverages CRIF’s more than 35 years of expertise in credit rating to define new standards in ESG assessment. While its scope of activity is global, particular emphasis is placed on the European Union.
The company operates as a strategic partner in the ESG transition, providing reliable, transparent, and accessible ESG data, scores, and evaluations to banks, insurance companies, investors, public institutions, and private enterprises. Its solutions range from automated assessments covering millions of counterparties to highly customized analytical reports, thereby supporting both regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.
CRIF Synesgy Ratings brings together rating analysts, data scientists, and risk managers to deliver trustworthy evaluations and rapid, precise analyses within a rapidly evolving regulatory, accounting, and managerial environment. A distinctive feature of the company is its capacity to integrate diverse data sources—ranging from business information and public and private ESG datasets to climate and macroeconomic scenarios spanning multiple years—thus ensuring comprehensive ESG coverage, including for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and sole proprietorships.
The company was founded with the explicit aim of enhancing transparency and quality in the ESG market, in alignment with regulatory frameworks and continuously evolving market trends. It offers a broad spectrum of services: ratings, rankings, scores, key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarks and indexes, questionnaires, property valuations, as well as self-assessment platforms and supply chain evaluations.
CRIF Synesgy Ratings is strongly committed to supporting the SME sector, recognizing its pivotal role within the broader economic ecosystem. Through tailored solutions and accessible ESG evaluations, the company ensures that SMEs can participate fully and confidently in the sustainable transition. By providing straightforward assessment tools and guidance, CRIF Synesgy Ratings seeks to make ESG excellence attainable for enterprises of all sizes, thereby fostering inclusivity and growth across all sectors.