Sustainable to the core.
Sustainable investing is about investing in progress and recognizing that companies solving the world’s biggest challenges may be best positioned to grow.
It is about pioneering better ways of doing business, and creating the momentum to encourage more and more people to opt in to the future we're working to create. Through the combination of traditional investment approaches with environmental, social and governance (ESG) insights, investors ranging from global institutions to individuals are taking a sustainable approach to pursuing their investment goals.
The growth of sustainable investing
Sustainable investing is growing across a wide range of investors. The demand is being driven by a number of trends.
The value of ESG investing
ESG insights reveal risks and opportunities not captured in traditional financial analysis. They provide investors with additional information, allowing them to develop a clearer understanding of a company’s profile and long-term risk and return prospects.
What is ESG
- Climate change
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Resource depletion
- Waste & pollution
- Working conditions
- Impact on local communities
- Health & safety
- Employee relations & diversity
- Executive pay
- Bribery & corruption
- Political lobbying & donations
- Board diversity & structure
Build a sustainable core with iShares Sustainable Core ETFs
Investing for a sustainable future can be simple. iShares Sustainable Core ETFs are designed for investors who are seeking a more sustainable outcome while pursuing their financial goals. These funds enable investors to easily build a cost-efficient portfolio with broad exposures across equities and fixed income. They combine traditional investment approaches with environmental, social and governance (ESG) insights.