Brightstar Lottery PLC Achieves Top-Tier AAA MSCI ESG Rating

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on May 4, 2026
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Brightstar Lottery PLC has announced its attainment of a AAA rating from MSCI ESG Ratings, the highest possible score in the global assessment framework.

Brightstar Lottery PLC has announced its attainment of a AAA rating from MSCI ESG Ratings, the highest possible score in the global assessment framework.

This designation positions the company as a global leader in managing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities within the gaming sector.

Sustainability Performance Highlights

The AAA rating reflects Brightstar’s robust management of industry-specific sustainability factors. Key performance indicators contributing to the perfect score included:

  • Carbon Emissions: Brightstar achieved a perfect evaluation for its efforts in managing its carbon footprint.
  • Product Safety and Quality: The company earned high marks for its commitment to maintaining superior standards in product integrity and consumer protection.

Wendy Montgomery, Brightstar Lottery PLC SVP, Branding, Communications and Sustainability, noted the significance of reaching this milestone during the company’s first year as a pure-play lottery entity:

“Receiving the MSCI AAA ESG rating in Brightstar’s first year as a pure-play lottery company highlights our commitment to making sustainability practices a priority throughout our business. This rating from MSCI serves as motivation to continue our work building a sustainable future where our people, our partners, and our planet can thrive.”

About MSCI ESG Ratings

MSCI ESG Ratings utilize a rules-based methodology to evaluate a company’s resilience to long-term sustainability risks. Firms are researched and rated on a scale ranging from “AAA” (Leader) to “CCC” (Laggard) based on their risk exposure and management strategies relative to their global industry peers.

MSCI’s ESG data and analysis are critical components for international businesses and are also utilized in the construction of MSCI Indexes to guide investment decisions worldwide.

Dimitri Dimitrov

Dimitri is an iGaming expert with nearly a decade of experience and a knack for crafting content that speaks directly to the iGaming crowd. He understands affiliate marketing, player psychology, and search algorithms, which enables him to write engaging, data-driven articles.

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