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Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings
Scale · Risk band (Negligible–Severe) · Access · Freemium / public score
Indian use case
Public company-level ESG Risk score available on morningstar.com — frequently the rating Indian retail and adviser audiences see first. Heavily used by global passive funds.
Key points
- Two-dimensional approach: exposure × management gap = unmanaged risk.
- Public rating cards available without subscription; full reports paywalled.
- Distinct controversies signal flags reputational events.
- Lower score is better (it is a risk, not a quality, measure).
Sources
Aligned frameworks
- TCFD RecommendationsISSB
Voluntary disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks (governance, strategy, risk management, metrics & targets).
- ISSB S1/S2ISSB
Global baseline of investor-focused sustainability-related (S1) and climate-related (S2) financial disclosures. Consolidates TCFD recommendations.
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