Overview
SRI Services is an independent responsible investment research and data provider established in the late 2000s, with its flagship database tool launched in 2011. The organisation was created to improve transparency, comparability and understanding of responsible, sustainable and impact investment products. Its overall purpose is to support informed decision-making across sustainable finance by providing structured, impartial information on investment strategies, policies and practices. SRI Services operates internationally and serves a professional audience across asset management, advisory and research communities.
Mission and focus areas
SRI Services focuses on advancing responsible investment by enabling clearer analysis of environmental, social and governance (ESG) approaches used by investment funds. Its work supports ESG integration, sustainability themes and impact-oriented strategies by making fund-level information more accessible and comparable. The organisation’s activities align with sustainable finance objectives by addressing data gaps and inconsistencies that affect fund assessment and classification. It contributes to market integrity by applying consistent methodologies and definitions across responsible investment products.
Structure and governance
SRI Services operates as a specialist, privately run research organisation. It is led by experienced professionals in responsible investment research and data management, with oversight centred on maintaining methodological consistency and data quality. The organisation works independently while engaging with asset managers, researchers and industry stakeholders as data contributors and users. Its operating model prioritises neutrality, avoiding advocacy roles or product promotion.
Programs and offerings
The core offering of SRI Services is Fund EcoMarket, a global database covering responsible, sustainable and impact investment funds. The database provides detailed information on fund strategies, ESG criteria, exclusions, stewardship practices and thematic focus areas. In addition to Fund EcoMarket, SRI Services delivers tailored research, data services and analytical support for professional users. These offerings are designed to assist due diligence, fund selection, product comparison and sustainability reporting within institutional and advisory contexts.
