About iShares ESG MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD)

The iShares ESG MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the MSCI EAFE Extended ESG Focus Index. This index is composed of large and mid-sized companies from developed markets across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, and it includes securities that have positive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) characteristics. ESGD aims to provide investors with exposure to companies that are considered leaders in sustainability.

ESGD has been designed to align with ESG investing principles by selecting companies based on their ESG ratings and excluding those involved in controversial activities or industries such as tobacco, weapons, and fossil fuels. The fund employs a comprehensive ESG screening methodology to identify and include companies with strong sustainability practices. It also aims to achieve a lower carbon footprint compared to the parent index, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions.