iSTOXX^® L&G Japan Low Volatility

The STOXX PSBC China A ESG Index selects from the largest 300 securities in the STOXX China A 900 Index. The index targets a portfolio with superior ESG profile compared to the broad market, while maintaining a similar risk characteristics. The index uses data from the International Institute of Green Finance (IIGF) to apply exclusionary screens. Companies that are assessed by IIGF to be non-compliant with the UN Global Compact Principles, or involved in controversial weapons, tobacco or thermal coal are not eligible for selection. The final selection and weights are then determined using Axioma's portfolio optimization software to maximize the overall IIGF ESG score of the index, subject to predicted risk, tradability and diversification constraints.
 

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The STOXX® Global ESG Select KPIs offer a broad market exposure that is tilted towards companies that score better with respect to a small set of environmental, social, and governance KPIs.

Companies are selected and weighted by the following KPIs: CDP emission/energy reduction target, percentage of women on the board, percentage of independent directors, policy against child labor, golden parachute agreement. The index includes ESG exclusion screens for Global Standards Screening, Controversial Weapons, Small Arms, Military Contracting, Unconventional Oil & Gas, Thermal Coal, Tobacco, Private Prisons and ESG Controversies. KPI standardization by industry and country capping reduce unwanted systematic active exposures.

 

Index Guides, Benchmark statement, and other reports are available under the Data tab.