Ideas

The New Investor Response to Climate Change

Climate change issues are as wide-ranging as ever, from extreme weather, to water scarcity, to infectious diseases. Investors are heeding urgent challenges with a growing interest in funding solutions that offer real impact—and real returns.

Investment Management

6 Climate Investing Myths

Sep 18, 2019

The six biggest misconceptions preventing investors from funding solutions to climate challenges.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

The New Sustainability Bond That Aims to Protect Oceans

Sep 18, 2019

Blue bonds for ocean health are the next wave of sustainable investing, as Wall Street funding for environmental issues grows.

Investment Management

The World’s Water Crisis and Industries at Risk

Sep 18, 2019

The growing scarcity of clean water, worsened by climate change, poses risks—not only to the health of human communities, but also to major industries in the global economy.

Investment Management

Three Climate Tipping Points Shaping Markets

Apr 10, 2019

Investment Management’s Andrew Harmstone says that as we move closer to a climate change tipping point, three other tipping points could help tilt the scales.

Research

Biopharma, Climate Change and the Rise of Infectious Disease

Aug 28, 2019

Climate change and warming temperatures could mean increased exposure to infectious disease. Read about the biopharma industry’s growing role combating disease.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

Interest in Sustainable Investing Continues to Grow

More than ever, investors are focused on environmental and social issues and that's reflected by a growing interest in sustainable investing.

Institute for Sustainable Investing

Why Morgan Stanley Is Focusing on Plastic Waste

With our global reach and our integrated approach to solving the most complex problems, Morgan Stanley is well-positioned to help tackle the plastic waste issue.

Wealth Management

How to Build a Green Portfolio

Jan 2, 2019

You can seek to generate positive financial returns while benefiting the environment, but shifting your entire portfolio may take patience.

Investment Management

Measuring Impact, By the Numbers

Oct 2, 2018

How can straight-forward measures help investors quantify the impact that their portfolio has on the environment, society, and corporate governance?

Institute for Sustainable Investing

Protecting Real Assets Amid Climate Extremes

Sep 11, 2018

Climate change poses growing challenges for investors in real assets. What’s the key to building resilience into real-asset investments?

About Us

Reducing Our Footprint at Morgan Stanley

Read about our longstanding commitment to reduce energy consumption, improve energy efficiency and procure renewable energy across our global operations.

Firm Leadership

The Power of Sustainable Investing in :60

Sustainable companies tend to think about their growth agenda in a robust and responsible way, says Chief Investment Officer of Wealth Management Lisa Shalett. And it’s coming out in the numbers.

Research

Could Green Hydrogen Fuel a Reduced-Carbon World?

Green hydrogen could revolutionize energy production, helping utilities run more flexible power grids while reducing fossil fuel emissions.

Find Out More About How to Do Good and Do Well

Investing With Impact