The Morningstar ESG Commitment Level Landscape

Investors need a clear understanding of asset managers' ESG ambitions. The ESG Commitment Level is a qualitative measure from Morningstar that can provide clarity. This report presents an update on the Morningstar ESG Commitment Level, offering a comprehensive overview of key takeaways, upgrades and downgrades of asset managers, and an analysis of 12 asset managers included in the report.

Morningstar rates asset managers on a four-point ESG Commitment Level scale: Leader, Advanced, Basic, and Low. The ECL landscape assessment evaluates asset managers globally—supporting sustainability-focused investors as they navigate greenwashing concerns, elevated oil prices, and politics. With increasing pressure on ESG commitments globally, the ESG Commitment Level provides insights to help inform investor decisions.