Glossary & FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary

Disclaimer:

The definitions provided in this glossary are for informational purposes only. They are simplified for clarity and do not constitute legal, financial, or regulatory advice. While SWISOX makes efforts to ensure accuracy, these descriptions may not fully capture the complexity of underlying regulations and should not be used as the sole basis for investment or compliance decisions.

Glossary & FAQs

What does it mean for a company to be on the Green List, and how is it selected?

How is the Traffic Light System™ different from traditional ESG ratings?

How do the SWISOX Tiers work, and what is the difference between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3?

How often is the Green List updated, and can companies be removed or upgraded?

What does it mean for a company to meet taxonomy criteria at the moment of application?

Can a company with zero taxonomy alignment in its most recent report still be included in the Green List?

I found a data provider that estimates taxonomy alignment differently than what the company reports. How does SWISOX handle these discrepancies?

Do companies pay SWISOX to be listed on the Green List or in the Traffic Light System™?

What data sources does SWISOX use to evaluate taxonomy alignment and exclusion criteria?

When will the SWISOX list for sustainable bonds be published? Will Amber and Red categories be launched at the same time?

Can companies submit data or request a review to be included or reclassified in the Traffic Light System™?

I found a mistake in the data. What should I do?

What if I'm a company outside of Europe and want to be on the Green List?

Can SWISOX help me with reporting?

Traffic Light System™

Green List

Taxonomy-Aligned Revenue

EU Taxonomy

Do No Significant Harm (DNSH)

Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS)

Exclusion Criteria

Taxonomy Eligibility

Taxonomy Alignment

Green Asset Ratio (GAR)

Assets Under Management (AuM)

PAB (Paris-Aligned Benchmark)

Third-Party Assurance

Limited Assurance

Sustainable Investment

Fossil Fuel Expansion

Revenue Threshold (55%)

SWISOX Data Studio

Transition Company