ESG Impact

Market participants are focusing more on the potential for environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues to affect investment decisions and to assist in the development of a more sustainable economy.

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Coal – North America: Earnings will decline sharply in 2020 and access to capital becomes increasing risk 22 JAN 2020\|Outlook\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Our North American Coal industry outlook will remain negative in 2020 because of weak prices and tightened access to capital, as investors move away from coal amid ESG-related concerns.
BlackRock, Inc.: BlackRock’s ESG announcements signal its leadership in sustainable investments 17 JAN 2020\|Issuer Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE BlackRock's focus on ESG investing is credit positive.	BlackRock, Inc.
Alstom: Alstom continues to benefit from increasing environmental awareness - increase in leverage is a constraining factor 17 JAN 2020\|Issuer Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Alstom's Q3 2019/20 sales and order intake indicated the positive trend of its industry, which is supported by increasing environmental awareness.	Alstom
Gambling – UK: UK regulator bans use of credit cards for gambling, a credit negative 16 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Move also illustrates increasing regulatory scrutiny as the government tries to curb problem gambling.
Student Loans – US: Slow repayments to remain key driver of growing balances as new borrowing slows 16 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE With enrollment rates declining and costs remaining steady, slow repayments are now the key driver behind growing student loan balances.
Not-for-profit and for-profit hospitals - US : Developments to watch: 2020 16 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Evolving federal policies will have mixed implications. Social issues, including homelessness, will require large investments. And retailers and tech firms will continue to make inroads.
Regulated electric utilities – US: Intensifying climate hazards to heighten focus on infrastructure investments 16 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Severity of climate hazards will vary by region and the ultimate credit impact on companies will depend in part on their ability to invest in mitigating measures.
Cyber Risk – Global: US-Iran tensions raise cyber risk; credit impact would depend on attack severity 16 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Risks of potential cyberattacks have risen. Credit impact of a successful attack would depend on the scale, scope and duration of the event.
Sovereigns – Global: Sea level rise poses long-term credit threat to a number of sovereigns 16 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE While the magnitude of changes in sea levels is uncertain, the direction is not. The credit channels for sovereigns are economic, fiscal strength. Mitigation is underway but untested.
ESG Focus: January 2020 15 JAN 2020\|Compilations\|ESG Focus\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE This edition highlights thematic research on the impact of ESG considerations on credit markets and the growth of sustainable finance globally.

Title	Issuer/Entity
Coal – North America: Earnings will decline sharply in 2020 and access to capital becomes increasing risk 22 JAN 2020\|Outlook\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Our North American Coal industry outlook will remain negative in 2020 because of weak prices and tightened access to capital, as investors move away from coal amid ESG-related concerns.
BlackRock, Inc.: BlackRock’s ESG announcements signal its leadership in sustainable investments 17 JAN 2020\|Issuer Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE BlackRock's focus on ESG investing is credit positive.	BlackRock, Inc.
Alstom: Alstom continues to benefit from increasing environmental awareness - increase in leverage is a constraining factor 17 JAN 2020\|Issuer Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Alstom's Q3 2019/20 sales and order intake indicated the positive trend of its industry, which is supported by increasing environmental awareness.	Alstom
Gambling – UK: UK regulator bans use of credit cards for gambling, a credit negative 16 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Move also illustrates increasing regulatory scrutiny as the government tries to curb problem gambling.
Student Loans – US: Slow repayments to remain key driver of growing balances as new borrowing slows 16 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE With enrollment rates declining and costs remaining steady, slow repayments are now the key driver behind growing student loan balances.
Not-for-profit and for-profit hospitals - US : Developments to watch: 2020 16 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Evolving federal policies will have mixed implications. Social issues, including homelessness, will require large investments. And retailers and tech firms will continue to make inroads.
Regulated electric utilities – US: Intensifying climate hazards to heighten focus on infrastructure investments 16 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Severity of climate hazards will vary by region and the ultimate credit impact on companies will depend in part on their ability to invest in mitigating measures.
Cyber Risk – Global: US-Iran tensions raise cyber risk; credit impact would depend on attack severity 16 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Risks of potential cyberattacks have risen. Credit impact of a successful attack would depend on the scale, scope and duration of the event.
Sovereigns – Global: Sea level rise poses long-term credit threat to a number of sovereigns 16 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE While the magnitude of changes in sea levels is uncertain, the direction is not. The credit channels for sovereigns are economic, fiscal strength. Mitigation is underway but untested.
ESG Focus: January 2020 15 JAN 2020\|Compilations\|ESG Focus\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE This edition highlights thematic research on the impact of ESG considerations on credit markets and the growth of sustainable finance globally.