Our Story
We license curated, actionable, sustainability data on over 3000 public companies. Every quarter we deliver objective metrics on human rights, climate, and environmental stewardship.
Leading non-profits provide the research that separates leaders from laggards and exposes links to financial performance, emerging risk, and opportunity.
A profound goal —
for more than 30 years
The origins of our data lie with As You Sow, the U.S. non-profit leader, founded over 30 years ago with a simple but profound goal: to harness the power of shareholders to create lasting change and align investments with values. Today, our platform includes more than 3,000 public companies, powered by data from As You Sow, Adasina Social Capital, Tallgrass Institute, ETC Group, Inclusive Development International, and One Fair Wage, enabling a deeper understanding of the true impact of investments on the environment and society.
Guiding principles
As You Know (AYK) stands apart from traditional data providers by offering independent, nonprofit-driven research rooted in shareholder advocacy. Unlike some of competitors, which often rely heavily on corporate disclosures, AI-driven analysis, or large-scale data aggregation, AYK’s insights are manually researched and verified.
This approach ensures greater accuracy, transparency, and accountability, mitigating the risks of greenwashing and selective disclosure commonly found in company-reported data. With over 30 years of historical context, AYK’s data provides deep, issue-specific analysis, enabling investors and corporations to assess material risks and opportunities with confidence.
By prioritizing nonprofit methodologies over corporate self-reporting, AYK delivers datasets that are both actionable and impact-driven. Its research highlights key sustainability and governance issues that affect long-term value creation, ensuring that mission-driven investors can make informed decisions aligned with their values.
AYK prioritizes transparency, advocacy, and real-world impact, providing a trusted resource for navigating sustainable investing. Our high-quality raw data empowers analysts with deep insights into corporate behavior and financial materiality, ensuring informed, values-driven decision-making.
Vital metrics
We integrate vital metrics on Racial Justice, Climate Justice, and Economic Justice, offering a comprehensive view of sustainability, equity and social justice impact.
Cooperative Model
We leverage the insights and perspectives of community-led organizations covering a wide range of topics, we provide impactful and intersectional data points that speak to topics and issues broadly ignored by the investments industry and offer a broader depth of data and information not previously available.
Innovation & Impact
We simplify the overwhelming task of data analysis, providing clear, insightful reports tailored to specific needs through quarterly updates or customized insights, As You Know ensures that our users are always informed, prepared, and confident in their decisions.
Informed, positive change
We believe in the power of informed decisions to drive positive change. By leveraging our data, businesses enhance their strategies, leading the market in ethical practices. Investors gain assurance that their portfolios align with their values, fostering sustainable growth and long-term success.
meaningful impact around the corner
Lead the change in sustainability
We’re revolutionizing sustainability with innovative ESG solutions on a daily basis, you could join us to do the same. We offer deep data you can use to go into a greener future and make a lasting impact on our planet.
