Morningstar Sustainalytics’ Country Risk Ratings help investors to understand the risks to a nation’s long-term prosperity and economic development. 

The ratings assess a nation's ability to sustainably manage its wealth of Natural & Produced, Human, and Institutional Capital by considering both its performance on key ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) indicators and its management of on-going ESG-related events.  

Our reports are designed to provide a holistic overview of a country’s risk profile, assessing the factors underpinning a country’s economic health and identifying potential early warning signals. 

What You'll Get: 

• Country Ratings: Countries are categorized across five risk levels—Negligible, Low, Medium, High, and Severe – building upon their quantitative Country Risk, Wealth, and ESG Performance Scores. 

• Proprietary Research: Updated quarterly, our analysts provide research and severity assessments in response to critical events, keeping you informed on the impact of news incidents and developing circumstances. 

• Granular Insights: Country performance scores for each of more than 35 ESG indicators enable in-depth risk analysis.  

• Capital-level Breakdowns: ESG and Wealth Risk Scores are broken down for each capital, helping to pinpoint the largest contributors of risk. 

• Historical Performance Scores: Observe how a country’s risk and ESG Performance has evolved over time. 

Take advantage of our Country Risk Ratings Report to align your business with sustainability goals and build a foundation for long-term success. Explore our insights to navigate the complex world of ESG risks with confidence.  

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