A custom index calculated by MSCI based on the exclusion list provided by Ethos
Exclusions
Companies whose products related to the excluded activities below account for more than 5% of global turnover are excluded. Companies whose aggregate turnover or revenue from several excluded activities exceeds 5% are also excluded.
| Sector | Number of excluded companies | Weight in the MSCI World index (31.01.2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Total (without aggregated exclusions) | 126 | 7.66% |
| Conventional weapons | 34 | 2.79% |
| Non-conventional weapons | 19 | 1.92% |
| Coal | 49 | 2.30% |
| Gambling | 18 | 0.35% |
| Nuclear energy | 41 | 2.54% |
| GMO | 1 | 0.32% |
| Adult entertainment | 0 | - |
| Tobacco | 9 | 1.01% |
Furthermore, the index excludes companies whose conduct violates the fundamental principles of ethics and sustainable development.