Table of contents

• What’s it for?
• Getting started
• How to use the Benchmark
  • 1. Understand performance
  • 2. Find the company position in the Performance view
  • 3. Dive into the details with the Analyze view
  • 4. Get full transparency with the Method & Composition view
  • 5. Scenarios
    • 5.1 How scenarios work
    • 5.2 Adding more scenarios
    • 5.3 Deleting a scenario
    • 5.4 Applying scenarios
• Benefits of the Benchmark feature

What’s it for?

The Benchmark feature compares the company’s sustainability performance against peers, using a unique dataset based on real data from Position Green. This guide shows how to navigate the benchmark and get the most out of its insights.

Getting started

To begin using the Benchmark feature:

1. Access the Benchmark – Click the Benchmark link in the left-hand navigation.
2. Navigate the Benchmark hub – Browse the Benchmark hub and subpages to see the company's position in the benchmark.

The Benchmark hub

How to use the Benchmark

1. Understand performance

• The Performance page gives a comprehensive view of how the company’s sustainability performance compares to the benchmark.

• It helps identify key areas of strength and areas where improvements are needed.

2. Find the company position in the Performance view

• A blue dot represents the company’s performance level against the benchmark.
• Performance segments highlight different benchmarks, and a median line provides context for industry standards.

3. Dive into the details with the Analyze view

• Analyze performance metric by metric to gain deeper insights into different sustainability areas.
• Use this information to pinpoint areas for targeted improvement.
• Switch between various data visualizations to understand insights from multiple angles.
• Use Custom benchmarks by adjusting “Filter benchmark” to compare performance with the most relevant peer group.
• Adjust comparison parameters based on industry, region, or company size.

The Analyze view in Benchmark

4. Get full transparency with the Method & Composition view

• Gain a clear view of the benchmark’s composition by sector, region, and company size.
• Learn about the methodology behind the dataset to support informed decision-making.

5. Scenarios

The Scenarios function adds scenarios or data points to the benchmark analytics. It is designed as a sandbox, with the freedom to add whatever is most relevant.

Examples include:

• A target to aim for
• A key competitor
• A specific section of the organization
• A benchmark index the company has access to

5.1 How scenarios work

In the sidebar navigation, go to Scenarios (under Benchmark) and click “Add scenario”.

A set of input fields opens for entering data. The inputs represent the same metrics used in the benchmark. None of the inputs are mandatory, so scenarios can be partially filled out if not all metrics are relevant.

The only required field is the scenario name. Without a name, the scenario does not appear in the picker in the benchmark.

5.2 Adding more scenarios

Add as many scenarios as needed. Click “Add new scenario” at the bottom of the page.

5.3 Deleting a scenario

At the bottom of each scenario, there is an option to remove it from the setup. Note: once deleted, a scenario is permanently removed.

5.4 Applying scenarios

After setting up the first scenario, go back to the Benchmark feature. Along with the other filters, there is now an option to apply scenarios.

Currently, one scenario can be applied at a time.

Benefits of the Benchmark feature

• Identify strengths and areas for ESG improvement. 
• Compare the company’s performance against industry peers. 
• Make data-driven decisions to enhance sustainability efforts.