Description

The MSCI WORLD SELECT SCREENED index aims to track the financial performance of major and mid-sized companies operating across developed global economies. To uphold responsible investment standards, the index rigorously excludes companies that fail to meet specific Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. These exclusions encompass businesses involved in controversial weaponry, those assigned an MSCI ESG Rating of 'CCC' or lacking a rating, and any entity deriving substantial revenue from sectors such as tobacco, conventional or nuclear weapons, civilian firearms, thermal coal, non-traditional or arctic oil and gas extraction, and palm oil. Additionally, companies with an MSCI Controversies Score of zero are also omitted. A notable feature of this index is its commitment to lower greenhouse gas emissions intensity relative to its benchmark index. Its composition undergoes a review every three months. For complete information on the index's construction, selection criteria, and weighting methodology, please visit the MSCI website at https://www.msci.com/.