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Tag Archives: S&P ESG Indices

Nov 16, 2022

Measuring Board Gender Diversity across S&P ESG Indices

According to numerous studies,1 having a gender-diverse board is a key indicator of good corporate governance.2 The gender diversity of a board of an investee company is also one of the mandatory sustainability indicators3 that financial market participants are required to assess and report on under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).4 Using the…

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Jun 13, 2022

Rebalancing Report: The S&P/ASX 200 ESG Index

The S&P/ASX 200 ESG Index recently underwent its annual rebalancing, and it was the first rebalance following the recent changes to the S&P ESG Index Series Methodology. As a result, 14 companies were added to the index and 23 companies were removed, with some high-profile names on the move. In this blog, we’ll discuss the…

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May 3, 2022

ESG in Australian Strategies: How Does It Look?

The world of sustainable investing, better known for incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into what was before mostly financially driven investment decision-making, seems to be here to stay. As ESG index investing continues to evolve, so does our suite of ESG indices—expanding both in terms of methodologies and regions covered. Australia is no…

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Apr 27, 2022

What Is New in S&P ESG Indices?

In a recent public consultation, evolving investor sentiment and the changing needs of the ESG landscape were reflected through S&P DJI stakeholders’ feedback on the S&P ESG Indices. The results were published April 1, 2022.1 So, what are the changes? Quarterly eligibility checks instead of annual to incorporate the latest available information on a more…

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Sep 23, 2020

Thermal Coal Companies Removed from the S&P 500® ESG Index in Response to Market Demand

The fast-changing nature of the ESG landscape is no stranger to those within it. Competing definitions, variability in scoring methodologies, and a spectrum of individual investor objectives have made fertile ground for divergent approaches. However, among this slew of sustainable investment strategies, common threads have emerged. When the S&P 500 ESG Index was launched in…

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