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Assessing Corporate Climate Transition Plans: A Checklist for Investors

Posted on April 3, 2025

Morningstar Sustainalytics
Morningstar Sustainalytics

For institutional investors managing climate transition risk, knowing whether a company has a climate transition plan is no longer enough. The transition to a low-carbon economy poses serious regulatory, market and technology, and reputational risks to companies, particularly those without a clear and robust plan to meet decarbonization targets.

To better manage the related risks to their portfolios, investors now need to thoroughly analyze companies, determine whether they have a transition plan in place, and if so, assess its credibility. Click here or on the image below to learn what investors will need to consider as they evaluate the credibility of corporate transition plans.

For full details download The Investor’s Guide to Assessing Corporate Climate Transition Plans

Assessing Corporate Climate Transition Plans - Checklist

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