Company history

The creation of the Scientific Climate Ratings stems from nearly two decades of pioneering research in climate finance. Driven by our commitment to empowering finance professionals and decision-makers, we provide the academic knowledge, tools, and solutions needed to navigate climate change challenges and opportunities.
2025

Launch of the Scientific Climate Ratings

Launch of the EDHEC Climate Institute, a new interdisciplinary hub for climate research, building on the legacy of the EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute (ERCII) and the Scientific Infra & Private Assets team

2024
Launch of the Climate Impact and Risk Metrics platform by the Scientific Infra & Private Assets team
2022
EDHEC-Risk Institute (ERI) becomes the EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute (ERCII), focusing on climate finance
2019

Creation of the Scientific Infra & Private Assets entity

2016
Founding of the Infrastructure Research Institute at EDHEC and launch of the private infrastructure asset pricing research program
2012
EDHEC-Risk Institute launches ERI Scientific Beta (now Scientific Beta)
2001
EDHEC Business School establishes the EDHEC-Risk Institute (ERI), with the ambition to lead in academic thought leadership for investment management