FTSE KLD Index Series

FTSE Group has launched the FTSE KLD Index Series in collaboration with KLD, a leader in environmental, social & governance (ESG) research. By combining KLD’s research leadership with FTSE’s indexing expertise, the new series provides a cutting-edge range of index solutions across a variety of ESG themes.

The family includes:

FTSE KLD Global Climate 100 Index

Designed to provide investors with access to investment in the top 100 globally listed companies, whose activities demonstrate the greatest potential for mitigating the immediate and long-term causes of climate change. Leadership on climate issues is defined by the level of involvement in, and strategic commitment to, three best-practice categories: renewable energy, clean technology and efficiency future fuels.

FTSE KLD Global Sustainability (GSI) Index Series

This series is designed to provide investors with robust index solutions through which to identify and invest in companies that are committed to long- term environmental, social and governance (ESG) sustainability. Top ESG-ranked companies are identified by sector in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific to create a range of regional sustainability indexes. Sustainability refers to the degree to which companies address the social and environmental needs of the present without compromising the quality of life for future generations.

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