Sustainability Matters

Expect to see more as U.N. Biodiversity Conference focuses minds on the importance of nature.

The move reflects improving safety and Inflation Reduction Act credits, company official says.

Plans should treat sustainability as any other relevant factor, based on the fiduciary standards of prudence and loyalty.

Tightening of air quality standards gives rise to ESG risks.

Sustainable investing is the mainstream now.

As the planet slashes emissions, here’s what investors can expect.

Risks associated with climate change include drought, loss of agricultural crops, and floods.

The Morningstar framework can help you better understand this area.

The number of climate funds has reached a record high of 1,140 globally.

A look at the companies, funds, and ETFs that could benefit from the move to nuclear energy, which doesn’t produce direct carbon emissions.

Water risk should be considered with the same scrutiny as carbon emissions.

Although demonized, ESG and sustainable investing will survive the backlash.

Expect water to be a big subject during climate talks.

As COP27 discussions start, expect asset managers to consider climate and water-related risks in tandem.

Who needs indexes? New Vanguard environment fund will own just 25 stocks.

Commercial air travel faces ESG risks from carbon emissions, human capital, and product governance.

These options are on the rise as individuals “want to connect to their investments more,” Morningstar analyst says.

This is a sharp contrast to the outflows of their nonsustainable peers.

Plane crashes and unsafe medicine are among key ESG governance risks for your investments.

Here are some water stocks and water funds to consider.

Despite accusations, companies aren’t ‘hostage to liberal elites’ after all, report says.

Tim Smith, senior ESG advisor at Boston Trust Walden, reflects on why this spending is important and how investors can take action.

Companies with economic moats are best placed to minimize the financial impact of ESG risks.

Hint: It’s not coming from end investors, asset managers, or corporations.

Despite a tough 2022, long-term ESG returns remain competitive.

Change is slow but inevitable.

80% of asset owners say ESG is material across a range of asset classes, new Morningstar survey shows.

No, impact investing isn’t the same as ESG investing . What you need to know.

Two key economic forces should dictate how carbon credit prices move in the short term.

For ESG investors, energy underweighting is not as big a factor.

A peek behind the curtain of the Morningstar ESG Commitment Level.

Understanding the difference can help clear up confusion around ESG investing.

The latest proposed climate and sustainability standards highlight the obstacles to achieving global consistency.

Two areas in climate tech that are worth watching this year.

These companies are poised to benefit from U.S. climate legislation.

A peek behind the curtain of the Morningstar ESG Commitment Level.

The answer involves lots of uncomfortable tradeoffs.

We believe they have potential, but design flaws limit their current reach.

Comparing your options for investing in clean energy and electric vehicle ETFs.

A peek behind the curtain of the Morningstar ESG Commitment Level.

We highlight a trio of promising climate-action stocks.

Florida also supported ESG in 2022 proxy season, analyst says.

Plus, a trip to Bizarro ESG World.

A peek behind the curtain of the Morningstar ESG Commitment Level.

There’s much more to these funds than meets the eye.

Support crosses party lines, often exceeding that of ESG-focused funds.

Texas, Florida take aim at ESG, while asset managers, end investors, and businesses embrace it.

As the planet warms, decarbonizing our buildings and infrastructure is coming into sharper focus.

United Rentals, Autodesk, Graco, and Watsco are among the beneficiaries of rebuilding, investors say.

The widespread use of ‘ESG’ obscures its broader purpose.