Equity research analysts will employ a globally consistent framework to capture ESG risk across over 1,500 stocks using Sustainalytics' ESG Risk Ratings before assigning a star rating. Morningstar acquired Sustainalytics, a Dutch-domiciled provider of ESG ratings and research, in July 2020. The rolling out of the equity research rating enhancements will begin on December 9 this year and continue throughout 2021.