The FTSE KLD Europe Asia Pacific SustainabilityIndex (EAPSI) is a broadly diversified, sector-neutral global benchmark based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) rankings.

Sector neutrality limits the financial risk associated with sector bias often found in SRI and sustainability indexes. The EAPSI holds companies with the highest sustainability rankings in each sector.

Sustainability refers to the degree to which companies address the social and environmental needs of the present without compromising the quality of life of future generations. KLD rates a company’s sustainability performance by analyzing key ESG factors: environment; community and society, employees & supply chain customers; governance & ethics.

The EAPSI is a float-adjusted, market capitalization weighted index. It is reconstituted annually on November 1.

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