Sustainable Companies to Own in 2026: A List of ESG Leaders

The article highlights the importance of sustainable companies with wide economic moats, which are difficult to compete with. It focuses on companies with low ESG Risk Rating scores, as measured by Morningstar Sustainalytics, indicating their ability to manage environmental, social, and governance risks. The article presents a list of 91 companies with low ESG Risk Rating scores, including Danaher, which has a wide economic moat and a Strong ESG Risk Management Rating. These companies are considered to have a low risk of incurring significant economic costs and are set up for long-term success.