Morningstar Sustainalytics has won an Environmental Finance 2025 IMPACT Award, receiving top honors in the Impact Research category for its work advancing transparency in sustainable finance.

The award recognizes Sustainalytics’ flagship research series, SFDR Article 8 and Article 9 Funds in Review, which analyzes trends across Europe’s sustainable investment market under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

The annual IMPACT Awards, presented by Environmental Finance, highlight organizations delivering measurable, real-world contributions to sustainable finance, impact investing, and environmental markets.

Research Driving Regulatory Clarity in Sustainable Investing

Sustainalytics’ winning research tracks key developments across Article 8 and Article 9 investment funds, including fund launches, reclassifications, closures, and capital flows. The series has become a widely referenced resource for institutional investors, asset managers, and policymakers seeking to assess how sustainability claims align with evolving regulatory expectations.

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As regulatory scrutiny increases globally, the research provides data-driven insights that help market participants navigate disclosure requirements, mitigate greenwashing risk, and improve comparability across sustainable investment products.

The work is led by Hortense Bioy, Head of Sustainable Investing Research at Morningstar Sustainalytics, and reflects the firm’s broader focus on strengthening market integrity through consistent ESG and sustainability analytics.

Recognition of Market Impact

Environmental Finance cited the research for its practical relevance and contribution to more informed capital allocation, noting its value beyond academic analysis and into real-world investment decision-making.

The award further reinforces Morningstar Sustainalytics’ position as a leading provider of sustainability research and risk analytics, supporting global financial institutions as sustainability considerations become embedded in mainstream investment strategies.

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