As the global economy copes with the unpredictable challenges of climate change, institutional investors are exploring the potential impact of these changes on financial assets.

With ESG becoming a key consideration within investment process, MSCI experts Hitendra Varsani and Guido Giese talk about the impact of ESG and how factors and risk models provide deeper insight.

MSCI Factor ESG Target Indexes are designed to represent the performance of a strategy that seeks systematic integration of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) into Factor Investing. They help provide a set of Factor Indexes that aim to be more “ESG-aware”. Discover more now

The MSCI Choice ESG Screened Indexes are free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to reflect the performance of companies that have above average ESG ratings relative to their sector peers.

Explore whether political divisions between states would be reflected in the ESG records of companies headquartered in each.

Find complete details of data metrics and sources used to determine the ESG Rating of International Paper, a US-based producer of paper products.

The MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index targets 50% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of each Global Industry Classification Standard [i](GICS®) Sector and is designed to target companies that have high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance.

The MSCI Minimum Volatility ESG Reduced Carbon Target Indexes are designed to represent the performance of a strategy that seeks systematic integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) norms along with the minimum volatility factor.