Many of our iShares sustainable ETFs seek to track an index with business involvement screens. Business involvement screens seek to remove exposure to controversial business activities that may pose risks or violate an investor’s preferences. Learn more about the specific screens below.
INDEX SCREEN DEFINITIONS FOR THE iSHARES USD GREEN BOND ETF
RELATED iSHARES FUNDS
| SCREEN | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| Controversial weapons | All companies with any tie to Controversial Weapons (cluster munitions, depleted uranium, landmines, biological/chemical weapons, blinding lasers, non-detectable fragments, white phosphorus, incendiary weapons). |
| Thermal coal mining | All companies deriving 15% or more revenue (either reported or estimated) from thermal coal mining. |