Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Smart Score

Analyzing the ESG risks associated with smaller companies, where ESG disclosure is often less mature and uneven, can be difficult for investors. Watch this illuminating discussion hosted by Morningstar Sustainalytics to learn how our new quantitative, AI-driven ESG Risk Smart Score can help investors identify some of the potentially higher-risk areas of their portfolios. Topics of Discussion: •Why assessing ESG risk for smaller companies can be more difficult compared to their larger counterparts •The correlation between ESG disclosure, resourcing, and company size •Introduction and deep dive into the ESG Risk Smart Score: Extending ESG risk coverage to a broader company base •How a quantitative model and machine learning aid in the efficient estimation of ESG risk •Practical applications of the ESG Risk Smart Score in investment portfolios Featured Panelists: •Laura Lutton: Director, ESG Research-Risk Product Lead, Morningstar Sustainalytics •Adam Fleck: Director of Research, Ratings and ESG, Morningstar Research Services, LLC •Willem van Golstein Brouwers: Associate Director of Methodology, Corporate ESG Solutions, Morningstar Sustainalytics Join us as we delve into these intricacies and equip you with the knowledge to fill the gaps in your ESG strategy.