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SUSTAINALYTICS<\/a><\/h1>

SUSTAINALYTICS<\/a> is a leading global provider of ENVIRONMENTAL-SOCIAL-AND-GOVERNANCE<\/a> (ESG) research, ratings, and data. The firm serves INSTITUTIONAL-INVESTORS<\/a> and ASSET-MANAGERS<\/a> by providing insights that help integrate sustainability considerations into the investment process. By evaluating how companies manage material risks, SUSTAINALYTICS<\/a> has become a fundamental component of the SUSTAINABLE-FINANCE<\/a> industry.<\/p>

History and Acquisition<\/h2>

Founded in 1992, the company established itself as a pioneer in the field of independent ESG research. In July 2020, MORNINGSTAR-INC<\/a> completed its acquisition of SUSTAINALYTICS<\/a>, integrating its specialized data into the broader MORNINGSTAR<\/a> investment ecosystem. This acquisition was a landmark event for ESG-RATINGS<\/a>, as noted in the Morningstar Official Announcement<\/a>, signaling the mainstreaming of non-financial data in ASSET-ALLOCATION<\/a>.<\/p>

Methodology and Offerings<\/h2>

The firm's core product is the ESG-RISK-RATINGS<\/a> framework, which measures a company's exposure to industry-specific material ESG risks and the effectiveness of its management of those risks. Beyond corporate ratings, SUSTAINALYTICS<\/a> provides research on CORPORATE-GOVERNANCE<\/a> and offers SECOND-PARTY-OPINIONS<\/a> for issuers of GREEN-BONDS<\/a>, SOCIAL-BONDS<\/a>, and SUSTAINABILITY-LINKED-LOANS<\/a>. Their work is widely cited by global media and financial institutions; more information is available at Sustainalytics.com<\/a>.<\/p>