Ratings Methodology

Renewables (RES) Framework

About our Renewables Framework

Renewable energy is from sources that are cyclic and naturally replenished. RES carbon credits fall into the avoidance category and are some of the most affordable on the market, making them financially attractive to investors. This white paper details our bottom-up approach to assessing and rating the most common renewables projects: solar, wind, hydro and geothermal.