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Nov. 7, 2025 – Morningstar Sustainalytics has been awarded Best ESG Data Provider at the 2025 Buy-Side Technology Awards, hosted by WatersTechnology. The annual awards recognize excellence in data, technology, and third-party services across capital markets and financial services.

This accolade underscores Sustainalytics’ leadership in delivering innovative ESG data offerings that aim to support with the buy side’s most pressing challenges – from regulatory compliance and risk management to operational efficiency and investor collaboration.

Sustainalytics was recognized for its continued commitment to providing high-quality, actionable ESG insights designed to help with the evolving needs of buy-side firms. A standout among its offerings is the Net Zero Investment Framework (NZIF) Data Solution, designed to help investors implement the IIGCC’s NZIF 2.0. This comprehensive dataset supports both portfolio-level objectives and asset-level targets, aligning with all seven NZIF criteria.

In addition to its data capabilities, Sustainalytics offers end-to-end workflow solutions that span the entire investment lifecycle – from decision-making to monitoring and reporting. Its approach combines ESG and climate risk assessment tools with stewardship and engagement services. 

David Pagliaro, Chief Product and Strategy Officer and incoming President of Morningstar Sustainalytics, commented: “We’re honored to receive this award, which reflects the outstanding work of our global team. Climate and ESG data is a complex and rapidly evolving space, and our clients consistently tell us how challenging it is to navigate a fragmented landscape. At Sustainalytics, we believe the sustainable investment market should be intuitive, actionable, and impactful — built on a bedrock of data and thought leadership. This recognition affirms our commitment to helping investors find clarity and confidence in a critical area of the market.”