ESG Screened Indexes
MSCI ESG Screened Indexes are designed to help institutional investors apply the most common exclusionary screens to the underlying market-cap benchmark across environmental, social and governance pillars. This can enable investors to align their portfolios with their social values and global norms, avoid reputational risks and mitigate financial risks.
Target benefitsReady-made ESG screens
Designed to maintain broad coverage with a profile similar to the market-cap index.
Targets zero exposure to companies with any ties to controversial weapons or tobacco producers.
Indexes prioritize a minimum 30% reduction in carbon emissions intensity relative to underlying parent indexes.
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Incorporates the most common exclusions to yield manageable tracking error relative to parent index.
Ready-made screens with provision to customize as needed for investors seeking off-the-shelf ESG exclusion index.
Available as part of MSCI’s standard ESG Index Module and Enhanced Module offering.
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