News Releases
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June 18, 2024
Sustainalytics Insight: Nearly Three in Ten Utility Companies Globally Have Weak Cybersecurity Programs
As recently as 2022, nearly four in ten (38%) of 445 utility companies globally tracked by Morningstar Sustainalytics had weak cybersecurity management programs. And, while this figure did improve to nearly three in ten (27%) in 2023, Sustainalytics believes cybersecurity has become a major concern for utilities companies, according to new research on the downside of digital transformation for utilities.
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June 13, 2024
Sustainalytics Insight: Just 30% of Companies Globally Have a Strong Level of Board Independence
Just 30% of more than 4,200 companies analyzed by Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings have a strong level of board independence, defined as independent directors representing at least two-thirds of the board, according to new research on the materiality of corporate governance.
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June 12, 2024
Morningstar Sustainalytics Introduces Significant Enhancements to its ESG Risk Ratings
Morningstar Sustainalytics announces significant enhancements to its flagship ESG Risk Ratings, covering more than 16,000 companies globally. Corporate governance methodology enhancements were implemented on May 30 and stronger material ESG risk measures will be implemented in the coming months.
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June 5, 2024
Sustainalytics Insight: Voice of the Asset Owner
Asset owners wear many hats as they navigate an increasingly challenging landscape and successfully manage a consistently challenging and dynamic set of responsibilities, according to the qualitative phase of the third annual Morningstar Voice of the Asset Owner Survey.
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June 1, 2020
Environmental Finance, The impact of Covid-19 on sustainable finance
Sustainalytics' CEO, Michael Jantzi, features in a Q&A with Environmental Finance where he discusses why the pandemic is a reality check for the industry, the need to accelerate capital into the transition to a low-carbon economy and how investors can respond to address systemic risks.
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May 31, 2020
Environmental Finance, Sustainalytics CEO defends pure-play green bond
Sustainalytics' CEO, Michael Jantzi, features in Environmental Finance's article discussing the green bond framework from Plug Power, which designs and makes hydrogen fuel cell systems.
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May 29, 2020
Treasury Today, A sustainable treasury – is it sustainable?
This article focuses on sustainable treasuries, and the challenges and opportunities involved. Sustainalytics' Heather Lang, Executive Director, Sustainable Finance Solutions, discusses green bonds and sustainability-linked loans within this context.
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May 28, 2020
Responsible Investor, ESG Leaders Video Series: Sustainalytics' Michael Jantzi
Sustainalytics' CEO, Michael Jantzi, features in the Responsible Investor 'ESG Leader Video Interview Series'.
Past Events
COP26 Goal #3 – Mobilize Finance
How can governments, companies and financial institutions help to mobilize finance to achieve global climate goals? Mayur Mukati of Sustainalytics’ Corporate Solutions unit discusses the role of sustainable finance in supporting a just and sustainable climate transition.
Climate Week NYC: Navigating the Fast Evolving Sustainable Debt Market
While global green bond issuance has been growing rapidly, these instruments still represent a niche segment of the global bond market. Join Sustainalytics during Climate Week NYC for a virtual event on Navigating the Fast-Evolving Sustainable Debt Market.