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Impact Solutions

Manage and report on the environmental and social impact of your portfolio

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Increasingly, investors are looking to understand not only how ESG issues affect portfolio performance, but also how their investments can contribute to positive environmental and social impact. This shift correlates to a greater appreciation of factors that accompany the explosive growth of ESG integration caused by societal changes and the expanding international support for initiatives, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  

Sustainalytics provides a number of solutions to help investors measure, manage and report on the environmental and social impact of their investments.

Sustainalytics’ Impact Solutions  

ESG Impact Framework

Sustainalytics’ ESG Impact Framework comprises six themes, which are aligned with the SDGs: Climate Action, Healthy Ecosystems, Resource Security, Basic Needs, Human Development and Leadership & Collaboration. This framework covers all the direct and indirect potential environmental and social impacts of an entity.. 

Impact Metrics

Impact Metrics is a broad set of company-level metrics that provide measures of environmental and social outcomes. Investors can use these metrics to analyze and report on the impact of their portfolios and alignment to the SDGs and ESG Impact Framework. 

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Thematic Engagement

A proactive collaborative engagement program that focuses on ESG topics aligned to the SDGs, such as Climate Change and Human Capital. 

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Impact Resource Center

Investors can use Impact data throughout the investment process to support robust impact-oriented strategies.


Nature Data
Morningstar Sustainalytics' Nature Data

Integrate Biodiversity Risks and Opportunities with Nature Data 

Integrate deeper nature-related insights when using the globally recognized Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other impact themes to analyze and report on the environmental and social impact of your portfolio investments.

  • Suitable for clients interested in SDG 13 (Climate), SDG 14 (life above land) and SDG 15 (life above water)
  • Supplement the operational and SAI metrics with information on a company’s management systems
  • Include Controversies and Product Involvement activities as important safeguards (screens)

Why Sustainalytics?

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A Single Market Standard

Consistent approach to ESG assessments across the investment spectrum.

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Award-Winning Research and Data

Firm recognized as Best ESG Research and Data Provider by Environmental Finance and Investment Week.

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End-to-End ESG Solutions

ESG products and services that serve the entire investment value chain.

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30 Years of ESG Expertise

800+ ESG research analysts across our global offices.

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A Leading SPO Provider

As recognized by Environmental Finance and the Climate Bonds Initiative.

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