Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) is a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to institutional investors and corporations worldwide. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. ISS provides a wide range of services, including proxy voting, corporate governance research and analysis, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings. The company's clients include some of the world's largest institutional investors, as well as corporations and other stakeholders. ISS is committed to promoting good corporate governance and responsible investment practices, and has a strong reputation for independence, objectivity, and expertise in the industry.