What is the FTSE4Good Index Series?

The FTSE4Good Index Series is a series of benchmark and tradable indexes for ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investors, which was launched in 2001. The FTSE4Good criteria is applied to the FTSE Emerging Indexes, which covers over 20 emerging countries, and was launched in 2016.

What is FTSE4Good UK index?

The FTSE4Good Index is a series of ethical investment stock market indices launched in 2001 by the FTSE Group. A number of stock market indices are available, for example covering UK shares, US shares, European markets and Japan, with inclusion based on a range of corporate social responsibility criteria.

What companies are on the FTSE4Good?

The ten largest firms to be added to the FTSE4Good Developed Index, in alphabetical order, are Emerson Electric, Fast Retailing, Fedex Corporation, Las Vegas Sands, Lilly (Eli) & Co, Mitsubishi Corp, Nidec Corp, Sands China, Shin-Etsu Chemical and T-Mobile US Inc.

What are the main ESG indexes?

Core ESG Indexes

• DJSI Indices.
• EcoVadis.
• FTSE4Good Index.
• ISS ESG.
• MSCI.
• NASDAQ.

Is the FTSE4Good Index a tradable index?

The FTSE4Good Index Series is a series of benchmark and tradable indexes for ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investors, which was launched in 2001. The FTSE4Good criteria is applied to the FTSE Emerging Indexes, which covers over 20 emerging countries, and was launched in 2016. FTSE4Good ASEAN 5 Index

Why is Nestle included in the FTSE4Good Index?

FTSE4Good Index Series Recognizes Nestle S.A. In 2011 the committee made the decision to include Nestle for its responsible marketing of breast milk substitutes after determining that the Swiss food and beverage company met certain strict criteria. After the last review in 2017 by the committee, Nestle maintained its inclusion in the index series.

How are ESG ratings used in FTSE4Good Index?

The ESG Ratings include over 7,200 securities in 47 Developed and Emerging markets. The ESG Ratings are comprised of an overall Rating, which is used to adjust stock weights in the FTSE4Good Index Series. The overall Rating breaks down into underlying Pillar and Theme Exposures and Scores.

How is the FTSE4Good ASEAN 5 index selected?

The FTSE4Good ASEAN 5 Index constituents are selected and screened in accordance with transparent and defined ESG criteria designed to identify those companies listed on the leading ASEAN financial markets. FTSE Group has partnered with Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) to create the FTSE4Good IBEX Index.