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Morningstar Low Carbon Transition Leaders Indexes

Providing diversified, broad market exposure to companies leading their sector peers in their readiness for—and action towards—climate transition.

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A Holistic Approach to Climate Investing

Underpinned by tangible and forward-looking metrics from Sustainalytics
Provides a 360-degree view to identify which companies are taking the most action towards aligning with net zero.
Highlights green revenue and companies reporting and reducing their emissions
Tilt factors are applied to emphasize companies with green revenue such as renewable energy, green transportation, and green real estate as well as those reporting their carbon emissions and reducing their carbon intensity.
Delivers diversified broad market exposure
A best-in-class approach targets the top 50% of companies from each sector with the best Climate Change Leaders Scores relative to their peers.

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Aligning with Net Zero

Investors today need to look beyond corporate net zero pledges to distinguishing companies taking measurable steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapting their business models to combat climate change. The Morningstar Low Carbon Transition Leaders Indexes provide exposure to companies from each sector taking the most action towards transitioning to a low carbon economy.

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Morningstar Sustainalytics’ Low Carbon Transition Ratings

The Morningstar Low Carbon Transition Leaders Indexes are underpinned by Sustainalytics’ Low Carbon Transition Ratings, which leverage a two-dimensional framework to measure an issuer's exposure from their expected emissions, while also accounting for management actions. Learn how the ratings assess a company's progress toward their stated net-zero commitments.

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Regional

Morningstar Asia-Pacific Low Carbon Transition Leaders

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Single Country

Morningstar Japan Low Carbon Transition Leaders

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