Summary
The STOXX ICE Euro Corporate BL PAB Select Index tracks the performance of liquid, euro-denominated investment grade corporate bonds from a selection of developed markets, applying an enhanced sustainability screen. It is derived from the ICE Euro Corporate Custom Index (Q5EM). The index is constructed to follow the EU Paris-aligned Benchmark (EU PAB) requirements outlined in the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, and is designed to align investments with the long-term global warming goals of the Paris Agreement. Issuers are excluded based on global norms, controversial weapons, tobacco, and fossil fuels and high GHG intensity power generation revenue thresholds. In addition, the index excludes issuers obstructing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals overall, issuers without an ESG rating, and the worst 10% within their industry by ESG rating. Weights are set through an optimization process using the Axioma Portfolio Optimizer software, with an object8ve to minimize turnover while achieving at least a 50% reduction in weighted average carbon intensity versus the parent index and a further 7% average annual decarbonization. The index is reviewed monthly. Index calculation and review-related reports can be found on the ICE Data Indices, LLC (ICE Data) Index Platform.
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