News Releases
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June 18, 2024
Sustainalytics Insight: Nearly Three in Ten Utility Companies Globally Have Weak Cybersecurity Programs
As recently as 2022, nearly four in ten (38%) of 445 utility companies globally tracked by Morningstar Sustainalytics had weak cybersecurity management programs. And, while this figure did improve to nearly three in ten (27%) in 2023, Sustainalytics believes cybersecurity has become a major concern for utilities companies, according to new research on the downside of digital transformation for utilities.
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June 13, 2024
Sustainalytics Insight: Just 30% of Companies Globally Have a Strong Level of Board Independence
Just 30% of more than 4,200 companies analyzed by Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings have a strong level of board independence, defined as independent directors representing at least two-thirds of the board, according to new research on the materiality of corporate governance.
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June 12, 2024
Morningstar Sustainalytics Introduces Significant Enhancements to its ESG Risk Ratings
Morningstar Sustainalytics announces significant enhancements to its flagship ESG Risk Ratings, covering more than 16,000 companies globally. Corporate governance methodology enhancements were implemented on May 30 and stronger material ESG risk measures will be implemented in the coming months.
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June 5, 2024
Sustainalytics Insight: Voice of the Asset Owner
Asset owners wear many hats as they navigate an increasingly challenging landscape and successfully manage a consistently challenging and dynamic set of responsibilities, according to the qualitative phase of the third annual Morningstar Voice of the Asset Owner Survey.
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May 15, 2023
Forbes: Decarbonizing Business: Driving Accountability And Competitive Advantage In The Climate Crisis
Decarbonizing Business: Driving Accountability And Competitive Advantage In The Climate Crisis
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May 12, 2023
Bank Turmoil Shows More Focus on Governance Needed in ESG Ratings
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank—one of the biggest bank failures since the 2007-09 recession—shows the importance of assessing governance, one of the three legs of ESG investing.
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May 12, 2023
The emissions disclosure gap is wide, but it’s narrowing
As global institutions prepare to compel companies to disclose their carbon footprints, new findings underscore the point that voluntary disclosure just isn’t getting it done.
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May 12, 2023
Science Based Targets Are Just The Beginning: How Companies Can Reduce Emissions And Achieve Net Zero
As more companies adopt net-zero targets, attention is shifting from the targets themselves to ensuring that the necessary management practices and actions are in place to reach those targets.
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Webinar Replay: Oct 19, 2022 | Incorporating International Business Norms into ESG
With the growing demand to integrate ESG considerations into the investment process investors are trying to understand the complexity of applying international norms to companies. Join our webinar to learn more about international standards, how to incorporate them into ESG investing and examples of positive financial and ESG outcomes.
Key Trends & Considerations for Transition Finance
Sustainalytics would like to invite you to our Transition Finance webinar where we will be discussing the development and expectations of Transition Finance, how transition finance has evolved over the past few years, key market considerations, as well as trends, opportunities and challenges. Join us as we discuss what is next on the Sustainable Finance horizon beyond GSSS and Transition Bonds.