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Amazon asked by investors to explain working conditions
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Amazon asked by investors to explain working conditions
The same proposal earned over 40% support in a 2022 annual meeting, or more than half the independent vote.
Ruth Saldanha | 19 January 2023
Common sense prevails: New proxy advice regulations overturned by the Senate
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Common sense prevails: New proxy advice regulations overturned by the Senate
Morningstar believes this is the best outcome for investors.
Erica Hall | 10 February 2022
Covid, women and investment risk
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Covid, women and investment risk
Covid-19 has disrupted lives across the world - but the burden has not been borne evenly. Has the pandemic set us back on gender equality?
Sustainalytics | 07 March 2021
Which fund groups lead on ESG?
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Which fund groups lead on ESG?
A new metric from Morningstar helps investors gauge which asset managers take ESG to heart.
Hortense Bioy, CFA | 18 November 2020
What is ESG?
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What is ESG?
From climate change to workers' rights, ESG is a big part of the investing world. We're at the Morningstar whiteboard board to explain what it means...
Holly Black | 16 November 2020
Should ESG funds hold mining stocks?
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Should ESG funds hold mining stocks?
Investors may have to consider mining companies in their portfolio, despite their history of controversies.
James Gard with Emma Rapaport. | 29 September 2020
Responsible investment funds notch up decade of outperformance
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Responsible investment funds notch up decade of outperformance
Beating their mainstream peers on a one, three, five and 10-year basis, a new report reveals.
Emma Rapaport | 08 September 2020
ESG stocks shine in covid-19 crisis
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ESG stocks shine in covid-19 crisis
Morningstar analyst Tancrede Fulop singles out a few companies that have performed well and also led the way in looking after staff. 
Holly Black | 22 July 2020
US attempts to throttle ESG investing
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US attempts to throttle ESG investing
The Department of Labor recommends holding ESG investors to a higher legal standard.
John Rekenthaler | 20 July 2020
ESG investing is about long-term risk management
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ESG investing is about long-term risk management
Sustainable investing isn't just about values, it's about managing risks that affect all investors.
15 July 2020