Investors are increasingly attempting to analyze the ESG performance of their investments. To assist with this process, financial data providers have started assigning company ESG scores. MSCI is one of the largest ESG data providers and their methodology can be found in MSCI ESG Ratings Methodology (Links to an external site.) . Read about their methodology and identify three strengths and three weaknesses of the MSCI ratings that an investor should consider before using these ratings to evaluate a potential investment. Make sure to include any necessary references supporting each of your strengths and weaknesses.