Morningstar Is Probed by Missouri Over ‘Woke’ ESG, Israel Bias Concern
- The investigation reviews potential violation of state law
- AG touts Missouri as leader of investigating ‘woke’ ESG issues
Eric Schmitt
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Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt launched an investigation into Morningstar Inc. and its subsidiary Sustainalytics Inc. over the firm’s evaluation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
The investigation aims to determine if the investment information and services company violated a consumer-protection law or a separate law intended to prevent the state making contracts with companies that boycott goods or services from Israel.