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It’s Not Just Emissions: Other Metrics Evaluating EU Companies and Their Decarbonization Pathway

The second article in our series examines other metrics that can be used to assess whether companies are aligned to a decarbonization pathway and how companies compare across regions.

Evaluating Disclosure by Financial Conglomerates and Mixed Groups Within the EU Taxonomy

Evaluating Disclosure by Financial Conglomerates and Mixed Groups Within the EU Taxonomy

This report analyzes financial institutions’ compliance with EU taxonomy reporting requirements.

ESG in Conversation: Financing the Future

Learn about the evolution in sustainable fixed income investing, our enhanced SPO assessment framework, and the importance of bringing the investor voice to the conversation about funding a sustainable future.

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Public Policy Drives Sustainable Investing Markets in 2025

A look at the regulatory outlook for sustainable investing and the latest data for fund flows.

ESG in Conversation: Shining a Light on Shareholder Rights

Tune in to hear experts share their perspectives on sustainable investing trends and the changing regulatory landscape, as well as changes in proxy voting activities, the influence of dual class share structures and their impact on say on pay votes.

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EU Corporate Climate Disclosures: An Evaluation of Completeness and Quality

In this article, we evaluate European issuers’ preparedness to manage the shift toward a low-carbon economy using data from Morningstar Sustainalytics’ Low Carbon Transition Rating.

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Snowed Under: Climate Risks From Extreme Snowfall in the Great Lakes Region of North America

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

ESG in Conversation: A Look Ahead at 2025 and Beyond

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.

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Deforestation and Biodiversity on the Brink: Field Notes From an Engagement Trip to Brazil

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.

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Get Ready to Hear the Term ‘Double Materiality.’ Here’s What It Means for Investors

The perils and promise of impact reporting, from a panel of Morningstar experts.

Six Sustainable Finance Trends to Watch in 2025

Six Sustainable Investing Trends to Watch in 2025

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.

The EU Taxonomy Regulation Explained

This guide serves as a starting point for understanding the impact and key components of the EU Taxonomy Regulation.

ESG in Conversation: A Look Back At 2024

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.

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Taking a Forward Look on Climate Investing

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

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Getting to Impact: Integrating Double Materiality in Responsible Investment Strategies

Learn the key distinctions between financial, impact and double materiality and the related implications for issuers and investors.

Living Up to the SRI Label: Strategies for Addressing Companies from High Impact Climate Sectors

Discover how investment firms can leverage LCTR data and company engagement to help ensure their sustainability-focused funds meet the increasingly stringent criteria from standard setters.

Progress on the Global Reporting Initiative's New Banking Sector Standard: Highlights and Latest Developments

In April 2024, members of the GRI Banking Technical Committee met to discuss the key topics to be included in the draft GRI Banking Sector Standard. Read on to learn more about reporting requirements for banks.

Fundamentals of ESG Materiality: An Overview for Investors

This overview explores how ESG factors can affect business and investments, demonstrates how these issues are material to business viability, and showcases the ways in which investors can incorporate ESG factors into their strategies.

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: A Step Towards Stronger Human Rights and Environmental Practice

In this overview, discover the key elements of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and what this EU regulation means for addressing social and environmental issues supply chains.

The SEC’s New Rules on Climate

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