MSCI GBP High Yield Climate Change Corporate Bond Index

The MSCI GBP High Yield (HY) Climate Change Corporate Bond Index is based on the MSCI GBP Corporate Bond Index, its parent index, and includes corporate bonds issued in British pounds. It applies a climate-focused methodology that seeks to reduce exposure to carbon-intensive issuers while increasing allocation to companies with lower emissions and strong climate transition strategies.
Name of the benchmark administrator
MSCI LIMITED
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
Yes
Index Code
734374
Inception Date
Aug. 31, 2018
Years to Maturity
6.63
Modified Duration
3.65
Yield to Worst
7.99
Average credit rating
B+
OAS (Option Adjusted Spreads)
414.83
Number of Securities
57
Number of Issuers
31
Index Market Cap
$30.36 B
Data as of Feb. 27, 2026 

ESG metrics

Summary

MSCI GBP High Yield Climate Change Corporate Bond Index

Implied Temperature Rise
> 2.0°C - < 3.2°C
100.0% coverage

MSCI GBP High Yield Corporate Bond Index

Implied Temperature Rise
> 2.0°C - < 3.2°C
72.8% coverage
MSCI GBP High Yield Climate Change Corporate Bond Index
Score
Coverage
ESG Score
5.3
85.9%
UN Global Compact Violations % (*)
0.0%
100.0%
Red Flag ESG Controversies % (*)
0.0%
100.0%
MSCI GBP High Yield Corporate Bond Index
Score
Coverage
ESG Score
5.2
60.4%
UN Global Compact Violations % (*)
0.0%
82.7%
Red Flag ESG Controversies % (*)
0.0%
82.7%

(*) Additional ESG factor not mentioned in the regulation but provided for transparency purposes.

Data available as of Feb. 2026. The information was updated as part of the regular monthly update cycle. Data available as of Feb. 2026. 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.

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