Challenge
AEP, the largest electric transmission operator in the US, wanted to identify the most pressing emerging ESG issue for their business and strengthen their policies.
Solution
AEP used Datamaran to benchmark their position amongst peers to identify this issue in-house, based on deep research of the evolving legislation.
Result
AEP conducted a materiality assessment for the first time using Datamaran, recognized that human rights was one of the most prominent issues and developed a human rights policy for the first time for disclosure in their Corporate Sustainability Report.