Summary
The iSTOXX APG World Responsible Low-Carbon SDI Index is designed to achieve a target level of SDI score and carbon reduction while minimizing tracking error to the parent index - the iSTOXX World A Index and satisfying style factor, sector, country and liquidity constraints. In addition, APG proprietary ESG exclusions and non-ESG-Leader exclusion screens are applied to the selection universe.
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