MSCI ESG Direct This link opens in a new windowA research database measuring the social and environmental performance of corporations. The web-based database contains social, environmental, and governance research on more than 4,000 companies in 50+ global markets. It evaluates over 3,000 U.S. corporations for social and environmental performance on more than 280 data points using a proprietary ratings process covering community relations, corporate governance, diversity, employee relations, human rights, products, and the environment.