Download data

Use the link below to download the entire ESG dataset and the framework as comma-separated values (CSV) files.
The database was last updated on Dec 12, 2022. You can also access the dataset on the World Bank Data Catalogue, which contains additional metadata and API access. Alternatively, you can use the World Bank DataBank to select the series, countries and time periods you are interested in.

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