According to a new report by Morgan Stanley analyst Jay Sole, Nike Inc NKE 4.84%, Hanesbrands Inc. HBI 3.62% and VF Corp VFC 2.75% are the top companies among apparel and footwear names when it comes to managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. The three companies scored highest on the Sole Sustainability Index (SSI), and Morgan Stanley upped its price targets for all three names.

What Is The SSI?

The SSI is Morgan Stanley’s attempt to provide quantifiable data on hard-to-measure ESG performance. “A company’s SSI score is primarily driven by disclosure quality, plus the existence of targets and trends,” Sole explained.

Top Performers

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