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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.