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SINK scores are independent editorial assessments. They represent the subjective judgment of the SINK editorial team applied consistently using a published methodology to publicly available information. They are expressions of opinion — not statements of verified fact, not endorsements, and not accusations.

Scores do not purport to represent the complete environmental performance of any company. They reflect what can be assessed from publicly available data at the time of scoring. Companies may have initiatives, data, or context not captured in public disclosures.

SINK has no relationship, affiliation, sponsorship, or financial arrangement with any company scored unless explicitly disclosed. No company can pay to influence, alter, or suppress a SINK score.

SINK scores are not financial advice, investment recommendations, legal opinions, or professional guidance of any kind. They should not be used as the sole basis for any investment, purchasing, employment, or business decision.

You should conduct your own research and seek appropriate professional advice before making any decision based on information found on this site.

SINK scores are derived from publicly available information including but not limited to: company sustainability reports, CDP disclosures, regulatory filings, news reporting, SBTi databases, and other public sources. Sources are cited where possible.

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, we do not warrant or guarantee that any information on this site is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Data may be outdated, incomplete, or subject to interpretation. Scores are updated periodically but may not reflect the most recent company disclosures or actions.

If you believe any score contains a factual error, you can submit a challenge through our public challenge process. We review all challenges submitted with evidence and update scores where the evidence supports a correction.

SINK scores constitute fair comment on matters of public interest. Environmental performance of companies is a matter of legitimate public concern. Our assessments are based on publicly available information, applied through a consistently applied and publicly documented methodology, and published in good faith.

All scores are open to correction. Any company or individual who believes a score is inaccurate is invited to submit a challenge with supporting evidence. We aim to review all evidence-based challenges in a prompt and reasonable timeframe and commit to correcting scores where warranted.

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You may reference and link to SINK scores for editorial, journalistic, research, or personal purposes. You may not represent SINK scores as your own or use them in commercial products without permission.

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