Four ESG Indices
Hang Seng Indexes Company (HSIC) launches four ESG indices to provide more sustainable investment options.
The ESG indices launched this time mainly focuses on the A-share market and is based on the existing Hang Seng Stock Connect China A 300 Index to incorporate ESG factors into the investment portfolio. The Hang Seng Stock Connect China A 300 Index selects listed companies listed in the mainland and ranked among the top 300 in total market capitalization.
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Introduction to the ESG Indices
The four ESG indices launched this time are:
Hang Seng Stock Connect China A 300 ESG Index
Hang Seng Stock Connect China A 300 ESG Enhanced Index
Hang Seng Stock Connect China A ESG Leaders Index
Hang Seng Stock Connect China A ESG 50 Index
The Hang Seng Stock Connect China A 300 ESG Index and the Hang Seng Stock Connect China A 300 ESG Enhanced Index incorporate ESG factors into the Hang Seng Stock Connect China A 300 Index, while the Hang Seng Stock Connect China A ESG Leaders Index and Hang Seng Stock Connect China A ESG 50 Index reflect the performance of the 50 companies with the best ESG performance. The new ESG indices use a variety of ESG data to meet investors’ sustainability requirements.
The basic information of the new ESG indices is as follows:
| Category | Hang Seng Stock Connect China A 300 ESG Index | Hang Seng Stock Connect China A 300 ESG Enhanced Index | Hang Seng Stock Connect China A ESG Leaders Index | Hang Seng Stock Connect China A ESG 50 Index |
| Weighting | Free float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted | Free float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted | Free float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted | Free float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted |
| Base Value | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| Currency | Renminbi | Renminbi | Renminbi | Renminbi |
| Review Frequency | Half-yearly | Quarterly | Quarterly | Annually |
| ESG Data Source | Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency | Sustainalytics, ESG Book，ISS ESG | Sustainalytics | Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency |
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