ESG Research and Resource Center

A checklist for institutional investors looking to analyze the credibility of corporate climate transition plans.

Drawing on research from the Low Carbon Transition Ratings, this article assesses the credibility of transition plans of companies that have validated SBTi targets.

Discover the approaches investors can take to protect assets and capitalize on opportunities in the face of increasing risks from extreme snowfall events.

The latest report in our “10 for” series draws on our latest research and highlights ten ESG themes that we think will affect corporate value chains in 2025.

Experts share their predictions of what will be top of mind for investors and issuers in the areas of ESG risk, regulations, climate transition and sustainable finance for the year to come.

Accelerating biodiversity loss and deforestation in Brazil is a growing concern. Learn the key insight gathered from our recent investor engagement trip to the country.

This guide outlines the key elements of a credible climate transition plan and provides step-by-step guidance on how to assess and compare companies' transition readiness.

This report covers six themes that will be top of mind for sustainability-aware investors for 2025, identifying touchpoints that investors will need to learn to navigate in the new year.

Sustainalytics' Tom Eveson reflects on the outcome from COP29 and the opportunity for the financial sector to lead as architects for a sustainable future.

This research report helps climate-focused investors navigate the expanding array of strategies available to them and it provides an update on the rapidly evolving global landscape of climate funds.

In this episode, we look back at some key insights from our guests during this past year - from ESG metrics, to climate, to regulatory issues.

This report explores the climate transition readiness and climate action profile of about 10,000 companies and more than 60,000 mutual funds and ETFs using metrics from Sustainalytics’ Low Carbon Transition Rating (LCTR).

83% of US-based issuers have some real estate at high physical risk in worst climate scenario, Morningstar Sustainalytics finds.

This episode of ESG in Conversation explores the use of ESG and climate data in portfolio construction and management as well as the role of the private sector in addressing biodiversity loss.

This episode of ESG in Conversation explores ESG materiality and what a shift in political agendas globally could mean for the state of sustainability-related regulations.

In this article we define ESG materiality and highlight what investors need to know when considering the materiality of ESG issues in their investment portfolios.

Our Stewardship Team shares insights from a recent company engagement trip. Learn about the ESG-related progress being made by companies in Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

This episode of ESG in Conversation dives into the SEC’s new climate disclosure rules and what they mean for companies and investors.

Ron Bundy hosts an interview with Gabriel Presler, Global Head of Enterprise Sustainability at Morningstar and Aron Szapiro, Morningstar’s Head of Retirement Studies and Public Policy, to discuss what the new SEC rule and other climate regulations mean.

In this article, we take a closer look at the leading industries under the Morningstar Sustainalytics Low Carbon Transition Rating (LCTR) and examine the best practices that have allowed them to emerge as leaders in managing their climate risk.