Nuveen ESG USA Small-Cap Index
The Nuveen ESG USA Small-Cap Index is based on the MSCI USA Small Cap Index, its parent index, which captures performance of the small-cap segments of the US market. The Nuveen ESG USA Small-Cap Index is designed to reflect an increased exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure relative to the Parent Index. The index aims to reflect the performance of certain Nuveen strategies.
Data as of May 30, 2025
ESG metrics
Summary
Nuveen ESG USA Small-Cap Index
Implied Temperature Rise
> 2.0°C - < 3.2°C
94.8% coverage
MSCI ACWI IMI Index
Implied Temperature Rise
> 2.0°C - < 3.2°C
96.0% coverage
Nuveen ESG USA Small-Cap Index | Score | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
ESG Score | 7.0 | 100.0% |
UN Global Compact Violations % (*) | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Red Flag ESG Controversies % (*) | 0.0% | 100.0% |
MSCI ACWI IMI Index | Score | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
ESG Score | 6.5 | 89.8% |
UN Global Compact Violations % (*) | 0.1% | 99.9% |
Red Flag ESG Controversies % (*) | 0.1% | 99.9% |
(*) Additional ESG factor not mentioned in the regulation but provided for transparency purposes.
Data available as of Nov. 2024. The information was updated as part of the regular monthly update cycle. Data available as of Nov. 2024. The information was updated as part of the regular monthly update cycle.
MSCI ESG and climate ratings, research and data are produced by MSCI ESG Research LLC, a subsidiary of MSCI Inc. MSCI ESG Indexes, Analytics, Real Assets, and Private Capital Solutions are products of MSCI Inc. that utilize information from MSCI ESG Research LLC. MSCI Indexes are administered by MSCI Limited and MSCI Deutschland GmbH.