We’re empowering businesses to become stronger, more adaptable, and resilient

Our solutions help businesses make informed decisions that meet the demands of the market and strengthen their organizations.

Our platform empowers you with unparalleled data, research, and analytics 

In today’s market, businesses need to be strong, adaptable, and resilient. Our data-driven, research-backed platform provides a unique view into the signals your company sends to institutional investors, regulators, lenders, and more. With these insights, you can make informed decisions on corporate strategy and stakeholder engagement, giving you a competitive edge as you compete for capital and position your business for lasting success.

A foundation built on data and expertise

We don’t just offer tools—we empower companies with the knowledge, insights, and support they need
to thrive in today’s market. Here’s how we do it:

Unparalleled knowledge sources

Since our inception, we’ve continuously expanded our data sources to give companies a complete and forward-looking view of how they’re perceived by their key stakeholders. Our platform offers unparalleled insight into both emerging and prevailing market perspectives, giving you the foresight and understanding needed to stay ahead of your competition.

Expert guidance, continually refined

We’ve honed our expertise in strategy setting around governance and risk management. With years of experience, our seasoned advisors provide specialized insights and analysis that help you navigate challenges and make smarter, data-backed decisions.

Commitment to market integrity

As a long-standing authority in our field, we believe in supporting a healthy, growing market. We stand behind an unshakeable commitment to providing clear, unbiased information and comprehensive support, as a trusted partner helping to ensure your success.

Our legacy of leadership and innovation

For over 25 years, we’ve been at the forefront of corporate governance, data-driven insights, and sustainability solutions—evolving with the changing needs of the market while staying true to our mission to make businesses more resilient.

  • 1997
  • 1998
  • 2002
  • 2004
  • 2011
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 2020
  • 2024

August
1997

ISS-Corporate established to serve the corporate market

January
1998

Compass is launched as an innovative online tool for designing and benchmarking equity incentive plan proposals

August
2002

The Governance QualityScore is established as a leading global measure of governance risk for investors, and the Corporate

November
2004

ISS-Corporate launches an online tool with the most comprehensive database of shareholder meeting voting results and institutional proxy voting records

June
2011

A suite of solutions for executive compensation is introduced

August
2014

ISS-Corporate acquires Incentive Lab, a provider of compensation data tools and analytics

May
2015

Award Simulator, an award modeling tool is launched to provide insights into the expected value and achievability of performance-based awards

August
2017

Peer Architect, an online tool that provides an analytical approach to designing and optimizing peer groups is launched

February
2018

Sustainability data and analytics designed for corporations is introduced

October
2020

With the acquisition of the Cyber Risk Score, Cyber Risk solutions are introduced

2024

 

April – ISS-Corporate acquires Celsia and launches Regulatory Reporting software solutions

October – ISS-Corporate acquires SustainaBase, a provider of carbon accounting and data management software solutions

Let’s be brilliant together

We’re committed to creating a global environment where everyone can contribute, grow, and thrive. If you share our commitment to helping corporations become more transparent and resilient, join us and help shape our future.


Our leadership

Meet the experienced professionals guiding our commitment to innovation in governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk.

Meet the Team