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 (31.12.2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Total (without aggregated exclusions) | 119 | 7.34% |
| Conventional weapons | 33 | 2.64% |
| Non-conventional weapons | 19 | 1.83% |
| Coal | 39 | 2.06% |
| Gambling | 17 | 0.33% |
| Nuclear energy | 38 | 2.42% |
| GMO | 1 | 0.35% |
| Adult entertainment | 0 | - |
| Tobacco | 9 | 1.00% |
Furthermore, the index excludes companies whose conduct violates the fundamental principles of ethics and sustainable development.