Industry Schema Definitions

This is Credit Benchmark’s own classification schema. You are not required to use it — CB data works equally well alongside your own internal schema, NAICS, GICS, or any other industry classification you already use.

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Industry Classification
Geographic Classification

Credit Benchmark uses a 6-level industry classification system that progresses from broad entity types to specific industry subsectors:

Level	Field Name	Description	Example
Level 1	`CB_Entity_Type`	Broadest entity classification	”Corporates”
Level 2	`CB_Entity_Sub_Type`	Entity sub-classification	”Corporates”
Level 3	`CB_Super_Sector`	Industry super sector	”Oil & Gas”
Level 4	`CB_Industry`	Industry classification	”Oil & Gas”
Level 5	`CB_Sector`	Industry sector	”Oil & Gas Producers”
Level 6	`CB_Sub_Sector`	Most granular industry classification	”Integrated Oil & Gas”

Credit Benchmark uses a 4-level geographic classification system that organizes entities from high-level regional groupings down to specific subdivisions:

Level	Field Name	Description	Example
Level 1	`CB_Region_Group`	High-level regional grouping	”Developed Markets”
Level 2	`CB_Region`	Geographic region	”North America”
Level 3	`CB_Country`	Country of risk	”United States”
Level 4	`CB_Subdivision`	Geographic subdivision (state/province)	“California”

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