- 46 new companies added to Index Series, now over 900 constituents in total
- 11 new companies from USA
- Entrants from Nordic region continue to rise
FTSE Group, the global index provider, today announces changes to the FTSE4Good Index Series and ESG ratings, following the September semi-annual review.
The latest review sees 46 new additions to the FTSE4Good Index Series from across a number of different geographies. As in September 2013, the largest number of additions is from the USA, contributing eleven companies followed by the UK with five companies. Representation continues to rise in the Nordic region, with Denmark, Finland and Sweden all with new entrants. From a sector perspective, seven new companies come from General Retailers. Further details are listed on FTSE's website. The changes will be implemented at the close of business Friday, 19 September 2014 and take effect from the start of trading on Monday 22 September 2014.
The FTSE4Good Series is designed to help investors integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their investments. The indices identify companies that better manage ESG risks and are used as a basis for tracker funds, structured products and as a performance benchmark. The ESG Ratings are used by investors who wish to incorporate ESG factors into their investment decision making processes, or as a framework for corporate engagement and stewardship
As previously announced, the FTSE4Good Index Series is currently transitioning to a new ESG methodology. Details on the new methodology will be published in line with the implementation of the index review changes.
