MSCI ESG Manager

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.