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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.

On the Materiality of Corporate Governance: Themes, Applications and Best Practices

In this article, we explore topical themes on corporate governance in detail, including director independence and experience, board diversity, voting proportionality and remuneration programs.

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On Location: ESG Engagement in Turkey and Saudi Arabia

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.

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 Stockholm Stewardship Roundtable: A Practitioner’s Notes on Managing Investor Engagement Today

As concerns about greenwashing grow, investors focus on ensuring their portfolio companies uphold sustainability pledges and generate long-term value. Active ownership through strategic engagement is pivotal in driving sustainable practices.

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The Swiss Stewardship Code: 4 Insights for Engagement Managers Globally

The Swiss Stewardship Code offers insights for investors everywhere on how they should engage with their portfolio companies. Read on to discover key considerations for this increasingly popular investment approach.

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Q&A: What Are the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements?

In this Q and A, learn more about the U.K. Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and their impact on country's sustainable investment landscape going forward.

What Is Greenwashing and How Can Investors Reduce the Risks?

Discover what greenwashing means for asset managers and investors, including practical steps to verify sustainability claims and reduce risks, informed by the latest regulations and industry examples.

The Transformative Potential of Green Ammonia for the Shipping Industry | Morningnstar Sustainalytics

The Transformative Potential of Green Ammonia for the Shipping Industry

This article explores the potentially transformative role of green ammonia in the shipping sector, its environmental benefits, the challenges to its adoption, and broader implications for the market and other industries.

Incentivizing Change: How ESG-Linked Compensation Can Advance Sustainability Initiatives

Discover how implementing quantifiable ESG targets for compensation incentives can help companies and their investors achieve their sustainability goals.

Navigating the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR): 5 Key Questions Answered About Company Readiness and Investor Risk

Navigating the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products: 5 Key EUDR Questions Answered About Company Readiness and Investor Risk

The EUDR comes into effect in December 2024, marking an important step in tackling deforestation. In this article, we answer five key questions who the EUDR applies to, how companies are meeting the requirements, and the risks non-compliance poses to both companies and investors

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Child Labor in Cocoa Supply Chains: Unveiling the Layers of Human Rights Challenges

Child labor remains a persistent issue in the cocoa supply chain. So can major food brands do to stop it? Discover the steps companies can take to address the issue and ways investors can engage with companies to mitigate it.

Beyond 1.5 LCTR Managing Climate Risk | Morningstar Sustainalytics

Beyond 1.5 Degrees: What the LCTR Tells Us About Companies Managing Their Climate Risk

The LCTR rating of over 8,000 companies shows that global temperatures will rise 3.1 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial averages. This article looks at the overall performance of these companies and the industries that are leading on climate.

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Lines in the Sand: How Canada’s Oil Sands Companies Can Pave Their Way to Net Zero

Post-COP 28 countries have agreed to an orderly transition away from fossil fuels. This article explores what that could look like for Canada’s oil and gas producers.

Climate Disclosure Ruling | Morningstar Sustainalytics

The SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule: A Step in the Right Direction

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently published the final version of its long-awaited Climate Disclosure Rule. The final rule differs significantly from its original draft and further departs from other standards about to be implemented around the globe.

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Impact Investing Revisited: Contextual Considerations to Better Measure and Optimize

Learn how to go beyond simply asking whether an investment has impact to quantifying the impact to support positive real-world outcomes.

Automotive Workers and the EV Revolution: How the Pivot to Electric and Connected Vehicles is a Human Capital Risk

A rapid shift to scale the production of electric, connected vehicles demands significant changes to both the size and skillset of the auto industry’s workforce. This article examines how these challenges are impacting the automotive industry.

Biodiversity Stewardship Corporate Realities and Strategies for Biodiversity Stewardship

From Commitment to Action: Corporate Realities and Strategies for Biodiversity Stewardship

With global biodiversity goals established and science-based targets for nature developed, the scaffolding is in place for companies to begin changing course. This article highlights key areas to advance progress through stewardship initiatives in 2024.