The industry-standard for institutional-grade ESG research, ratings, and regulatory compliance analytics.
MSCI ESG Manager is the cornerstone platform for institutional investors to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment processes. By 2026, the platform has matured into a sophisticated AI-enhanced ecosystem that leverages Natural Language Processing (NLP) to parse thousands of unstructured corporate disclosures, including CSRD and SFDR-mandated reports. Its technical architecture is built on the MSCI DataDirect framework, offering high-availability access to ratings for over 6,500 companies and 650,000 equity and fixed income securities. The platform's 2026 market position is defined by its robust 'Climate Value-at-Risk' engine, which provides forward-looking, return-based valuation assessments of climate-related impacts. It serves as a critical infrastructure tool for asset managers and owners to achieve regulatory compliance, manage fiduciary duties, and identify 'Sustainable Alpha.' The interface allows for deep-dive research into company-specific controversies, business involvement screening, and SDG alignment metrics, ensuring that every investment decision is backed by validated, non-financial data points that meet global auditing standards.
A forward-looking, return-based valuation tool that measures the impact of climate change on a portfolio's market value using several 1.5°C to 3°C scenarios.
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Real-time monitoring of 800,000+ media sources using NLP to flag ESG-related incidents that may breach UN Global Compact standards.
Granular data on corporate revenue derived from controversial activities such as weapons, tobacco, or thermal coal.
Maps company products and operations against the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Automated data mapping for Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Article 8 and 9 funds.
Calculates the implied temperature rise (ITR) of a company or portfolio based on current carbon emissions and targets.
Cloud-based delivery system for bulk data extraction via API or secure FTP.
Minimizing exposure to companies with high governance risk while maintaining benchmark performance.
Registry Updated:2/7/2026
Generate a before-and-after ESG profile report for stakeholders.
Asset managers need to disclose PAI indicators for Article 8/9 funds to European regulators.
A religious endowment fund requires the exclusion of all companies involved in gambling or adult entertainment.