KLD Research & Analytics, Inc., the leading provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and indexes, and global index leader FTSE today announce a strategic partnership to offer a comprehensive suite of ESG indexes. FTSE will collaborate with KLD on the conception, design and worldwide marketing of co-branded ESG indexes.
FTSE is a global market leader in the development and calculation of indexes that support investment analysis and serve as benchmarks for financial products. KLD is a leading brand in the responsible investing market, with 20 years of experience in the development and marketing of ESG research, ratings and indexes.
“Our partnership with FTSE is a milestone for the practice of SRI and ESG investment worldwide,” said Peter D. Kinder, President of KLD. “FTSE’s global reach and expertise will enable more investors and managers to integrate KLD’s indexes into their strategies – both as benchmarks and as the basis for investment products. We look forward to working with FTSE to expand our index offerings.”
FTSE Americas President Jerry Moskowitz added, “KLD has an unparalleled reputation for excellence in ESG research and indexes. This partnership demonstrates FTSE’s commitment to expand its responsible investment offering for investors.”
