The AES Corporation
AESNYSETrackedESG Rated: 1/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedUtilitiesIndependent Power Producers And Energy TradersMSCI: AA
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- Rated universe Carries an MSCI or Sustainalytics observation.
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- Quote
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Market overview
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- Open
- USD 14.79
- Previous close
- USD 14.78
- Day high
- USD 14.81
- Day low
- USD 14.78
- Volume
- 4,294,302
- Market cap
- USD 10,551,757,824
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 12.88 | USD 13.10 | USD 12.67 | USD 12.93 | 12,318,500 | |
| USD 12.72 | USD 12.85 | USD 12.33 | USD 12.51 | 12,631,800 | |
| USD 14.27 | USD 14.58 | USD 14.25 | USD 14.40 | 10,747,400 | |
| USD 14.35 | USD 14.43 | USD 13.98 | USD 14.29 | 9,979,700 | |
| USD 14.35 | USD 14.60 | USD 13.92 | USD 14.19 | 11,561,800 | |
| USD 13.52 | USD 13.76 | USD 13.28 | USD 13.75 | 9,306,300 | |
| USD 13.97 | USD 14.11 | USD 13.82 | USD 13.86 | 4,816,400 | |
| USD 13.92 | USD 14.02 | USD 13.81 | USD 13.90 | 4,812,100 | |
| USD 14.33 | USD 14.73 | USD 14.29 | USD 14.32 | 7,743,800 | |
| USD 14.74 | USD 14.99 | USD 14.52 | USD 14.92 | 6,171,500 | |
| USD 16.42 | USD 16.59 | USD 16.27 | USD 16.44 | 8,033,300 | |
| USD 17.06 | USD 17.65 | USD 16.90 | USD 17.28 | 26,333,000 | |
| USD 14.25 | USD 14.25 | USD 14.16 | USD 14.20 | 13,970,600 | |
| USD 14.06 | USD 14.13 | USD 14.04 | USD 14.09 | 8,452,300 | |
| USD 14.45 | USD 14.52 | USD 14.45 | USD 14.50 | 9,216,500 | |
| USD 14.32 | USD 14.35 | USD 14.26 | USD 14.28 | 19,430,100 | |
| USD 14.48 | USD 14.56 | USD 14.46 | USD 14.53 | 13,522,400 | |
| USD 14.69 | USD 14.72 | USD 14.69 | USD 14.71 | 11,298,500 | |
| USD 14.63 | USD 14.68 | USD 14.57 | USD 14.61 | 8,644,600 | |
| USD 14.64 | USD 14.64 | USD 14.53 | USD 14.57 | 8,785,500 | |
| USD 14.81 | USD 14.84 | USD 14.80 | USD 14.82 | 5,762,200 | |
| USD 14.68 | USD 14.71 | USD 14.68 | USD 14.70 | 7,966,100 | |
| USD 14.73 | USD 14.78 | USD 14.70 | USD 14.77 | 7,883,900 | |
| USD 14.79 | USD 14.81 | USD 14.78 | USD 14.79 | 4,341,100 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Ambitious decarbonization targets and reporting: AES publishes comprehensive sustainability reports and investor disclosures outlining its strategy to accelerate the global net-zero transition and expand low-carbon generation and storage capacity. (source
- Significant investment in renewable energy and storage: AES has materially increased investments in utility-scale renewables and battery storage projects, diversifying its generation mix away from fossil fuels and enabling grid flexibility. (source: AES s
- Governance and transparency: AES provides detailed ESG disclosures, annual sustainability reports and regulatory filings, facilitating investor oversight of governance, climate risks and progress on ESG commitments. (source: AES sustainability and investo
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Historic exposure to fossil-fuel assets and transition risk: AES continues to have legacy thermal generation and contracted fossil-fuel operations in some markets, creating stranded-asset and transition risks as policies and markets shift toward decarboni
- Operational and development controversies in some jurisdictions: AES’s global operations have faced community, permitting and regulatory challenges in certain countries, which can result in reputational, legal and project-delivery risks. (source: company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is The AES Corporation (AES)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
The AES Corporation (AES) has an MSCI ESG rating of AA. MSCI evaluates corporate resilience to long-term industry material environmental, social, and governance risks relative to sector peers.
Is The AES Corporation considered an ESG leader or laggard in Utilities?
The AES Corporation is classified as an ESG Leader by MSCI with a AA rating, ranking in the top tier of companies in Utilities for sustainability governance and decarbonization practices.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for The AES Corporation?
Key material risks for The AES Corporation include: Historic exposure to fossil-fuel assets and transition risk: AES continues to have legacy thermal generation and contracted fossil-fuel operations in some markets, creating stranded-asset and transition risks as policies and markets shift toward decarboni; Operational and development controversies in some jurisdictions: AES’s global operations have faced community, permitting and regulatory challenges in certain countries, which can result in reputational, legal and project-delivery risks. (source: company. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.