Biodiversity is a complex area, and Morningstar Sustainalytics has established research processes to address it through our ESG Risk, Climate, Impact and Stewardship solutions.
Our nature-related indicators are compiled in a single dataset, allowing investors to:
| Distinguish companies by risk management | Assess contributions to biodiversity loss | Identify opportunities that positively impact nature |
Access over 150 biodiversity indicators backed by rigorous research and transparency for 12,000 companies. Our dataset supports nature-related ESG integration and the TNFD’s LEAP materiality assessment process, focusing on biodiversity loss drivers across land, water, resource use, climate change, and pollution.
 | 150+ Data Indicators with Over 300 FieldsThis dataset highlights important nature-related risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity loss across land, water, climate change, and pollution. It includes historical data for many indicators to aid sustainable investment decisions. |
 | 12,000+ Companies CoveredIt covers reputational and transition risks for over 12,000 companies, with detailed risk management information for the top 4,500 companies in investor portfolios. |
 | Intuitive and Transparent DataThe dataset offers easy-to-understand data points and clear transparency, helping clients differentiate between reported and estimated data for effective controversy analysis. |
 | Robust Datapoint Methodology and Research ProcessesAligned with evolving best management practices, the dataset benefits from a rigorous methodology and long-standing research processes executed by in-house experts, ensuring high-quality insights. |
Discover more about our Nature Data solution
Screen portfolio holdings for transition and reputational risks.
Compare and differentiate issuers based on their management systems or TNFD-recommended metrics.
Manage risks of biodiversity loss, such as deforestation, by comparing companies based on deforestation management systems.
Identify nature-related investment opportunities, in the form of sustainable activities.
Identify companies that have nature-related risks to support stewardship, and engage the company directly or join our engagement theme.
Support the materiality assessment recommended by TNFD for biodiversity reporting (LEAP Process).
Morningstar Sustainalytics Nature Data complements other products, such as ESG Risk Ratings, Impact Metrics, Climate Research and our Thematic Stewardship solution, providing deeper insights and granularity based on your specific needs.
ESG Risk Ratings
Use our flagship ESG Risk Ratings to get a wholistic view of how the company is managing Material ESG Issues (MEIs).
Impact Metrics
Integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to enhance insights and assess the environmental and social impact of your portfolio investments.
Low Carbon Transition Ratings
Support Climate research integration by supplementing Low Carbon Risk Ratings with nature-related signals.
Engagement and Stewardship
Use the Data Package to select your desired set of nature-related indicators for engagement and flag high-risk areas.
A Single Market Standard
Consistent approach to ESG assessments across the investment spectrum.
Award-Winning Research and Data
Firm recognized as Best ESG Research and Data Provider by Environmental Finance and Investment Week.
End-to-End ESG Solutions
ESG products and services that serve the entire investment value chain.
30 Years of ESG Expertise
800+ ESG research analysts across our global offices.
A Leading SPO Provider
As recognized by Environmental Finance and the Climate Bonds Initiative.