Sustainalytics Insight: Tell Us What You Think! Morningstar Sustainalytics Second Party Opinions Issues Request for Feedback
October 21, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Global ESG data, research and ratings provider Morningstar Sustainalytics, as a leading global provider of Second Party Opinions, or SPOs, is seeking feedback from clients, market participants and other key stakeholders as it looks to further enhance its SPO methodology.
Barbara Lambotte – Head of Sustainable Fixed Income Research, Morningstar Sustainalytics, said:
“As a leader in the second party opinions arena, our clients look to us to better understand the credibility of fixed income offerings and their expected contribution to sustainability principles. We take our role in the market very seriously and are looking to make our SPO methodology even stronger. Gathering feedback from clients, market participants and other key stakeholders is a critical part of this process.”
The request for stakeholder feedback, just shared with the market, asks a range of questions about Morningstar Sustainalytics second party opinions methodology. Feedback will be considered as Morningstar Sustainalytics updates its methodology and approach to comparing the sustainability of bond offerings in the market. Morningstar Sustainalytics is asking for feedback no later than November 21.
For more information or to speak in more more detail with Barbara, reach out to Tim Benedict at [email protected] or (203) 339-1912.