2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, an ESG rating provider may provide the activities referred to in paragraph 1, point (d) or (f), provided that it puts in place, in addition to the measures referred to in Articles 25 and 26, specific measures:
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to ensure that each activity is exercised autonomously;
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(b)
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to avoid the creation of potential risks of conflicts of interest in decision-making within its ESG rating activities;
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to ensure that its employees who are directly involved in the assessment process of a rated item do not provide any of the activities referred to in paragraph 1, point (d) or (f).
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In implementing such measures, the ESG rating provider shall also take into account the activities of the group to which it belongs, if applicable.