The data and analytics to govern with confidence
Our data-driven platform empowers you to develop and manage a governance program that’s responsive to the demands of your stakeholders.
Align your governance practices with market expectations
With our data-driven analysis and advisory support, you’ll get visibility into how investors evaluate your governance program—along with clear and actionable insights on how to move it forward.
How our solutions can help
Measure the effectiveness of your corporate governance program
- Access empirically derived governance ratings, analysis, and investor vote records
- Get clear insights into how investors perceive your company
- Benchmark your practices against peers and evolving market standards to spot trends and identify potential gaps
Shape how investors and stakeholders understand you
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Using our platform’s robust analytics, advisory support refine your disclosures to craft a compelling narrative
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Stay abreast of market trends and key developments that could influence key decisions
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Fine-tune your governance practices to respond to the way your shareholders vote
Anticipate the demands of your major investors
- Evaluate new directors against key governance criteria
- Stay ahead of shareholder proposals and activism
- Analyze your top investors’ voting patterns, identify dissenters, and anticipate vote outcomes
- Effectively prepare for and prioritize your shareholder engagement efforts
See your company’s rating
Get access to your corporate ratings and scores to see how investors and other stakeholders view your governance performance and disclosures.
Let us show you how our tools can help you elevate your corporate governance.
Our commitment to governance
We believe that corporate governance isn’t just a box to check—it’s the cornerstone of a thriving, resilient business. Maintaining a healthy governance program, however, is a continuous, year-round process.
It requires dedication, transparency, and a willingness to evolve with the ever-changing market landscape. That’s why we’re committed to providing our clients with unparalleled access to governance intelligence. We empower you to see not only how outsiders perceive your practices but also how you can actively shape those perceptions in a way that propels your business into the future.
Case Studies
We are uniquely positioned to customize the right suite of solutions to meet your specific needs
Explore the latest trends and practices in corporate governance
The Next Phase of Corporate Governance in Japan: Meeting Rising Investor Expectations
From Governance Trends to Sustainability Strategy: Navigating Investor Expectations in a Changing UK Landscape
Lead Independent Director Roles Grow: Strengthening Board Independence in a Changing European Governance Landscape
2026 U.S. Governance Post-Season Review: Investors and Issuers Adapting to New Norms
Unequal Voting Rights: The European Experience Revisited
Shareholder Proposals in Canada: Trends, Investor Focus, and Implications for Boards
Frequently Asked Questions
Our corporate governance application accessible via our Compass platform helps companies prepare for proxy season by bringing together empirically derived governance ratings, historical proxy voting intelligence, shareholder voting records, and peer benchmarking in a single view. Companies can analyze investor voting patterns, identify areas that may draw scrutiny, benchmark governance practices against peers, and assess issues that could influence shareholder support.
The platform also provides access to historical ISS proxy research and voting outcomes, helping companies understand how governance practices and disclosures have been viewed over time. These insights can support shareholder engagement planning, disclosure enhancements, and preparation for annual meetings and other governance-related events.
The platform provides access to extensive governance data, peer benchmarking, governance ratings, historical proxy voting information, and governance-related market intelligence covering thousands of public companies globally.
Companies can benchmark governance structures, board practices, executive compensation-related governance factors, shareholder rights provisions, and other governance attributes against peer groups and market standards. These insights help organizations identify emerging trends, evaluate governance practices, and understand how their governance profile compares with peers and investor expectations.
Yes. Clients have access to ISS-Corporate governance expert advisors who can help interpret governance ratings, benchmark results, and governance intelligence available through the platform.
Our advisors work with clients throughout the year to provide context around governance trends, shareholder voting dynamics, and market developments. Depending on the services selected, clients may also engage ISS-Corporate’s advisory team for additional governance assessments, disclosure reviews, and strategic guidance.
The platform helps companies understand the factors influencing their governance ratings and identify opportunities for improvement. Through peer benchmarking, governance analytics, and detailed scoring insights, companies can evaluate how their governance practices and disclosures compare with market standards and investor expectations.
These insights can support governance enhancements, stronger disclosures, and more informed decision-making. ISS-Corporate advisors can also help clients interpret rating drivers and develop governance strategies aligned with their business objectives and shareholder priorities.
The platform provides insight into historical investor voting patterns and voting records, helping companies better understand how shareholders have voted on governance matters and similar proposals in the past.
While future voting decisions cannot be guaranteed, these insights can help identify areas of potential shareholder concern, inform engagement strategies, and support preparation for annual meetings and key governance votes.
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