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Biodiversity in the Balance Revisited | Sustainalytics

Biodiversity in the Balance: Revisiting Portfolio Risks

On the occasion of COP16, this article updates previous research from Morningstar Sustainalytics showing how investing in companies facing high levels of risk associated with biodiversity loss can have a material effect on long-term portfolio performance.

Green Buildings on the Rise | Morningstar Sustainalytcs

Green Buildings on the Rise: Why Building Products Matter

This article explains the role of building products companies in the global green building transition and why investors should consider them as part of their sustainable portfolios.

The Current State of EU Taxonomy Alignment in 2024 | Morningstar Sustainalytics

The Current State of EU Taxonomy Alignment in 2024

This article summarizes the findings from our first EU Taxonomy Reporting Review, examining alignment to KPIs on revenue, opex, and capex on more than 1,300 non-financial companies over the last two years.

Controversies Over Forever Chemicals Navigating the US Landscape of PFAS Regulations |Morningstar Sustainalytics

Controversies Over ‘Forever Chemicals’: Navigating the US Landscape of PFAS Regulations

The new US EPA drinking water standards and the CERCLA designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances show increased regulatory oversight and the expanding scope of potential liabilities across the supply chain. This report explores the latest regulatory developments concerning PFAS in the United States.

Mobilizing the Private Sector for COP16 | Morningstar Sustainalytics

Mobilizing the Private Sector for COP16: A Critical Juncture for Biodiversity Action

This article highlights the key role of the private sector in addressing biodiversity loss ahead of the October COP16 summit. It leverages data from Morningstar Sustainalytics' engagement program to reveal how companies recognize biodiversity as a material issue, whether they give the issue board-level oversite, and whether they have a strategic approach to addressing nature and biodiversity loss.

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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.

Clearing the Air With Canada’s Oil & Gas Sector | Morningstar Sustainalytics

Clearing the Air With Canada’s Oil & Gas Sector: The Interplay and Actions of Stakeholders on Greenwashing

Governments, corporations, and investors are under pressure to ensure transparency around their decarbonization strategies. This article covers the stakeholder responses to growing concerns of greenwashing risks in Canada’s oil and gas sector.

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Palm Oil and the Sustainable Transition: Field Notes From An Engagement Trip to Malaysia

Sustainalytics' engagement trip to Malaysia reveals some of the key transition challenges and leading sustainable practices in the palm oil industry.

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.

GLP-1 Medications for Cosmetic Weight Loss and Diabetes | Sustainalytics

Why Looks Could Kill: An ESG Perspective on GLP-1 Medications for Cosmetic Weight Loss and Diabetes

GLP-1 medications' proven efficacy for weight loss caused global demand for these treatments to soar. While the heightened demand is promising for biopharmaceutical companies, it also introduces an array of ESG challenges that this article explores.

Cementing a Sustainable Future: Raw Materials Risk Management in the Construction Materials Industry

Explore trends in raw material use in construction, focusing on scarcity, environmental impact, and decarbonization. Learn about key risks and management strategies to address future challenges in the industry.

Semiconductor Fabs and Raw Materials: Strategies to Manage the Growing Risk of Supply Bottlenecks

The widespread adoption of computing applications, such as autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence and 5G communication technology, is significantly boosting demand for semiconductors. This article looks at the underlying factors contributing to the semiconductor industry's resource strain and strategies to managing this growing risk.

Turning the Tide: Understanding Water Risks in the Oil and Gas Sector

Turning the Tide: Understanding Water Risks in the Oil and Gas Sector

Explore how climate change impacts water resources, posing risks to the oil and gas industry. Discover Morningstar Sustainalytics' new ESG Risk Ratings and strategies for sustainable water management.

From Beginning to End: Raw Materials, Risk and Lifecycle Management in the Automobiles Industry

From Beginning to End: Raw Materials, Risk and Lifecycle Management in the Automobile Industry

In this article, we look at the key raw material risks that the automobiles industry is facing and how the enhancement to our ESG Risk Ratings provides a more comprehensive assessment of the issue.

Material Matters: The Role of ESG Materiality in Sustainable Investment Strategies

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.

Constructing a Sustainable Future: The Crucial Role of Water Stewardship

Explore how construction companies are managing water risks amid climate change, with insights from Morningstar Sustainalytics’ enhanced ESG Risk Ratings on water use and stewardship in the sector.

Shifting Gears: The Auto Industry’s Transformation and the Rise of Chinese EV Manufacturers

The rise of China's electric vehicle manufacturers represents more than just commercial success – it reflects profound changes across the auto industry worldwide. Discover how this impacts market trends, ESG performance, and investment strategies.

The Downside of Digital Transformation for Utilities: Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Risks

This article highlights the increasing materiality of data privacy and cybersecurity risks for utilities. It outlines the sector’s digital transformation and the ensuing cybersecurity vulnerabilities that have followed. It also shows how companies are responding to these risks and the changing regulatory landscape.

On the Ground: Exploring the Rise of TNFD Reporting and Nature-Related Disclosures

Discover how companies are embracing TNFD reporting through firsthand engagement insights. Explore trends, challenges, and the impact of TNFD on corporate sustainability in our detailed field notes.