Sustainability and the Cost of Capital

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Jakub Malich, Anett Husi
July 5, 2024
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Data from over 4,000 issuers, spanning nearly a decade revealed that companies with better MSCI ESG Ratings tended to have a lower cost of capital. It’s big news for investors and another step towards understanding the relationship between sustainability and financial performance. 
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Jakub Malich
Jakub Malich
Vice President, MSCI Research
Anett Husi
Anett Husi
Analyst, MSCI Research

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