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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.

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Portfolio Strategies to Support Decarbonization in the Real Economy: An Overview

Discover a framework for portfolio strategies exploring decarbonization in carbon-intensive sectors within emerging markets.

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A New State of Play: Impact of Changing Regulatory Priorities on US Banks and their ESG Views

Insights on how regulatory shift in the US could impact how banks consider ESG within their business activities.

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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.

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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.

DEI Rollbacks Impact on ESG Risk Ratings and Broader Implications for Investors

DEI Rollbacks: Impact on ESG Risk Ratings and Broader Implications for Investors

This article covers how not all reported rollbacks in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives will have the same impact. Due to the relatively low weight of DEI in Sustainalytics’ ESG Risk Rating, we do not anticipate significant changes to overall ratings.

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Addressing the Drivers of Biodiversity Loss: Key Solutions for Companies and Investors

In this article, we highlight key focus areas for companies and institutional investors to prioritize to meaningfully address biodiversity loss.

Industrial Scale Decarbonization in the EU Stewardship Field Notes from Germany, France and Spain

Industrial-Scale Decarbonization in the EU: Stewardship Field Notes From Germany, France and Spain

This article covers how Morningstar Sustainalytics’ Stewardship Team embarked on a field trip in November 2024 to learn how EU industry leaders are navigating the complex challenges of the energy transition.

Meta’s Content Moderation Overhaul: Key Risk Considerations for Investors

Meta has relaxed its content moderation and fact-checking policies, meaning it could face increased societal, regulatory and material financial risks.

The EU Omnibus What the Proposals Mean for Sustainability Reporting Among Companies and Investors

The EU Omnibus: What the Proposals Mean for Sustainability Reporting Among Companies and Investors

On February 26, 2025, the EU Commission published the omnibus packages on sustainability and investment simplification. This article examines the EU Omnibus and its impact on the CSRD, the CSDDD, and the EU Taxonomy Regulation.

Tapping Into the Rise of No- and Low-Alcohol Opportunities and Risks for Beer, Wine, and Spirits Companies

Tapping Into the Rise of No- and Low-Alcohol: Opportunities and Risks for Beer, Wine, and Spirits Companies

This article shows how investors can use Sustainalytics’ ESG Risk Ratings to identify alcohol companies that are focusing on non-alcoholic products and are well positioned to tap into the growing market and offset a potential decline in sales.

Nature Finance, COP 16 and a Critical Window for Action

Nature Finance, COP 16 and a Critical Window for Action

As COP16 resumes for February 2025 in Rome, the article explores how aligning financial flows with biodiversity objectives remains a pressing challenge and one that the UN Biodiversity Conference must address.

Setting SBTi Targets is Good, but Far from Sufficient

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

The Cost of Climate Indifference A Pragmatic Look at the Climate and Emergency Preparedness of US Companies

The Cost of Climate Indifference: A Pragmatic Look at the Climate and Emergency Preparedness of US Companies

This article explores the climate and emergency preparedness of US businesses, including some of its highest emitting sectors, and the readiness of US companies to mitigate the associated risks.

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Say on Pay: CEO Compensation and the Long Tail of Shareholder Dissent

This article explores say on pay voting on CEO compensation, with the aim of illuminating pay practices that lead to low levels of shareholder support. It also identifies opportunities for shareholder engagement based on say on pay voting outcomes.

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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.

How Unequal Shareholder Rights Influence Proxy Voting Outcomes and Corporate Governance | Morningstar Sustainalytics

How Unequal Shareholder Rights Influence Proxy Voting Outcomes and Corporate Governance

This article explains how dual class share structures can distort key governance signals, limiting the influence of minority shareholders on issues ranging from executive compensation to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) resolutions.

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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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The EU Renewable Energy Sector: Leveraging ESG Factors to Assess Coming Legislation

This ESG research article analyzes the main players in the electrical equipment industry and shows that European companies are better equipped to benefit from wind and solar auctions launched in the EU.

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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.