Benchmarks and data to take ESG from niche to norm
The era of "ESG-aware" investing, whereby Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are a part of investment and risk management decisions, has evolved from niche to normal. FTSE Russell has more than 15 years of ESG experience and provides data analytics, ratings and indexes covering thousands of companies worldwide.
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FTSE Russell’s ESG Ratings and data model are tools for investors with a need for flexible, data-driven solutions to:
- Assist in managing exposure to ESG aspects
- Meet mandated stewardship requirements
- Integrate ESG data into securities and portfolio analysis
- Inform ESG-aware investment strategies
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FTSE4Good Index Series
FTSE4Good Developed Index
FTSE4Good Environmental Leaders Europe 40 Index
FTSE4Good Global Minimum Variance Index
FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index
FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index
FTSE4Good ASEAN 5 Index
FTSE Blossom Japan Index
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- Clear Path Analysis Report: Sustainable smart beta investing for institutional investors
- Getting smart with sustainability
- Guidance for issuers on the integration of ESG
- Video gallery: Sustainable Investing Forum
- FTSE4Good Index Series 15 year anniversary report
- Roundtable: Exploring the materiality of ESG data*
- ESG whitepaper extract**
- ESG: Roadblocks or the road to integration?
* Views expressed by the individuals in this publication are as of December 2016 and subject to change. These views do not necessarily reflect the opinion of FTSE Russell or the London Stock Exchange Group plc. This roundtable article was first published by Environmental Finance.
** Views expressed by the individuals in this publication are as of April 2016 and subject to change. These views do not necessarily reflect the opinion of FTSE Russell or the London Stock Exchange Group plc.
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Index IDEA: Female board representation still lags
FTSE Russell recently examined female board representation for companies within the FTSE Developed Index, calculating a “Women on Boards,” or WoB, ratio to compare across countries. Interestingly, the analysis uncovered that more effort is needed across all countries to achieve gender equality at leadership levels, with the US and UK lagging behind other countries.
Mind the gap: Diversity and passive investment
By: Fong Yee Chan, senior product manager, sustainable investing
March 8 is International Women’s Day. Current research suggests that increasing women’s participation on corporate boards can result in economic and financial benefits. This month, FTSE Russell launched the FTSE Women on Boards Leadership Index Series designed to help market participants integrate leadership in gender diversity and social impact into a broad market benchmark.
Incorporating diversity in passive investments
The FTSE Women on Boards Leadership Index Series is designed to integrate leadership in gender diversity into a broad market benchmark. These indexes increase exposure to companies based on the strength of their gender diversity leadership at the board level and how well they manage wider impacts on society.