Index investing to support the net zero transition
Our latest discussion paper outlines how index investing can effectively support the net zero transition by incorporating climate goals into the investment process. Reviewing challenges and practical considerations, it outlines how the Net Zero Investment Framework (NZIF) can help index investors align their strategies with these objectives, supported by case studies and setting out expectations for the investment ecosystem.
Index funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become key building blocks and indispensable tools for institutional investors across asset classes. Their use has skyrocketed in recent years; index funds and ETFs now represent some 44% of total worldwide long-term assets, and 60% of total climate funds in…
