Products September 7, 2010

MSCI Announces Launch of ESG Indices

MSCI Inc. has launched a family of MSCI ESG Indices.
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The indexes are designed to respond to clients’ needs for (Environmental, Social, Governance) ESG indices in three main areas:  

  • ESG “best-of-class” indices, such as the MSCI World ESG Index, that are designed to include eligible companies with high ESG ratings compared to their sector or industry group peers;  
  • Values-based indices, such as the MSCI KLD 400 Social Index, for use by investors wishing to invest in accordance with specific values or ethical beliefs; and 
  • Environmental indices, such as the MSCI Global Environment Index, for use by investors seeking focused exposure to specific environmental themes such as alternative energy or clean technology.   

 

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In addition, according to the announcement, MSCI calculates custom ESG indexes using unique ESG requirements specified by clients.   

MSCI ESG Indices utilize research from MSCI’s in-house ESG Research business unit, built upon the expertise of KLD, Innovest and IRRC.  

“A growing number of asset managers are now subject to ESG-related mandates that will shape their strategies going forward,” said Remy Briand, Head of MSCI Index and ESG Research, in the announcement.   

 

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