RepRisk, a leading provider of ESG and reputational risk data, said on Thursday its artificial intelligence-driven risk analytics are now available on BlackRock’s Aladdin platform, giving asset managers access to enhanced business conduct insights across public and private markets.
The integration brings RepRisk’s proprietary risk indicators to Aladdin’s global user base, which includes some of the world’s largest financial institutions, enabling them to screen portfolios and assess business conduct risks across more than 400,000 companies and projects in real time.
AI Drives Investment Insights
Founded in 2006, RepRisk combines machine learning with human analysis to flag ESG and reputational risks. The company’s coverage spans over 100 risk factors, ranging from corruption and human rights violations to environmental impacts such as deforestation and biodiversity loss.
“RepRisk’s AI-scaled human expertise delivers fast, reliable risk signals that give investors the edge to protect capital and outperform,” said Philipp Aeby, CEO and co-founder of RepRisk.
RepRisk says its methodology, built on an objective, rules-based “outside-in” approach, does not rely on self-reported corporate disclosures.
Instead, it sources data from public information such as media reports and NGOs to provide a consistent and independent view of business conduct risks.
Aladdin Expands ESG Capabilities
The move builds on RepRisk’s existing presence on BlackRock’s eFront platform, which serves investors in private markets. Aladdin, BlackRock’s enterprise investment platform, is widely used by asset managers, insurers, pension funds and banks to unify data and streamline investment decisions.
Bernadette Rivosecchi, managing director and head of Aladdin Sustainability at BlackRock, said the expanded collaboration enhances coverage of private companies and risk factors.
“The integration of RepRisk’s data into the Aladdin platform expands the coverage of companies – especially in private markets – and risk factors, enabling our clients to make more informed investment decisions,” Rivosecchi said.
Rising Demand for ESG Transparency
The partnership reflects growing demand for ESG transparency and real-time monitoring amid rising scrutiny from regulators and investors.
RepRisk data is already used by 80 percent of the world’s top investment managers and 14 of the top 20 private equity firms, according to the company.
By embedding RepRisk insights into Aladdin workflows, mutual clients can benefit from “timely, granular, and actionable insights on evolving risks,” the company said, improving risk oversight and helping firms better align capital with sustainable outcomes.
