The emergence of artificial intelligence technologies like ChatGPT has generated a new level of public awareness of AI and its potentially transformative use cases. As an ESG ratings provider, Morningstar Sustainalytics has a decade-long history of developing AI for ESG assessments. It has integrated machine learning, natural language processing, and large language models into its entire information value chain—from data gathering to generating investor insights. 

Readers of this white paper will learn how: 

• AI enables Morningstar Sustainalytics to quickly analyze large, diverse datasets and provide a comprehensive view of a company's ESG analytics.
• Smart technologies enhance the breadth and depth of ESG assessments, like incorporating geographic information into asset data, or providing an overview of companies’ business activities.
• Embracing AI for ESG assessments is not only a value-add for investors, but also a crucial step for the ESG industry to foster a sustainable financial future.