Wikirate 2.0 Open Data Platform
Wikirate 2.0 is an open-source ESG data platform providing over 8 million data points on 150,000+ companies. It centralises benchmarks, corporate metrics, and supply chain data to support transparent investment analysis and corporate accountability.
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OVERVIEW
Wikirate 2.0 Open Data Platform is a collaborative open-access tool designed to centralise and standardise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. By providing access to millions of data points on corporate impacts, it enables users to track company commitments and compare performance against various benchmarks. This resource is particularly valuable for finance professionals seeking transparent, community-vetted data to inform sustainable investment decisions and corporate assessments.
Organisation behind the tool
The platform is an initiative of Wikirate International e.V., a non-profit organisation based in Berlin. It operates as a community-powered project, integrating data and metrics from various partners including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), World Benchmarking Alliance, and Fashion Revolution.
What the tool does
The tool provides a comprehensive suite of features for ESG data analysis, including:
- Access to over 8 million data points covering more than 150,000 companies globally.
- Aggregated benchmarks such as the Fashion Transparency Index, Nature Benchmark, and the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark.
- A repository of metrics and methodologies developed by specialised organisations to standardise company performance measurement.
- Tools for users to upload datasets, archive research, and access data programmatically via a REST API.
- Publicly available company ratings and historical performance tracking.
Target audience
The platform is intended for a broad audience, including financial analysts, ESG researchers, policymakers, advocacy groups, and the general public interested in corporate accountability.
Relevance to finance professionals
Finance professionals can utilise Wikirate for various analytical purposes:
- Risk assessment – identifying corporate violations and penalised activities through trackers like the Global Violations Tracker.
- ESG analysis – accessing underlying data for major benchmarks to verify corporate claims regarding human rights, climate energy, and governance.
- Market/commodity insights – monitoring specific sectors through specialised tools like the Tea Supply Chain Tracker or Australian greenhouse gas emission datasets.
- Investment context – conducting peer comparisons and longitudinal studies on corporate transparency and sustainability performance.
