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Investing Compass: How investors should actually think about ESG
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Investing Compass: How investors should actually think about ESG
ESG is often seen as a way to feel good about what you're investing in. We speak to Morningstar Director of Equity Research, ESG - Adam Fleck. He...
Shani Jayamanne | 30 May 2023
Australia's sustainable funds market is growing at a blistering pace
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Australia's sustainable funds market is growing at a blistering pace
The momentum of sustainable fund launches has lifted significantly since 2015.
Christopher Franz | 11 August 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
What investors can learn from the Rio Tinto disaster
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What investors can learn from the Rio Tinto disaster
The mining company intentionally destroyed a 46,000-year old sacred site for US$135 million worth of iron ore – and it could cost them billions.
Ruth Saldanha | 24 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 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
15 companies committed to change
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15 companies committed to change
These companies achieve high Minority Empowerment Scores because they have demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Karen Wallace | 22 June 2020
Pandemic, protests underscore socially responsible investing
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Pandemic, protests underscore socially responsible investing
How companies treat their workers, customers and communities is becoming as important as their approach to environmental concerns.  
Emma Rapaport | 16 June 2020