FTSE announces that it is developing a new methodology for its ESG Ratings and FTSE4Good indices. It will take full control and responsibility of the research process for these products. The new methodology will assess companies across 14 ESG themes and over 300 indicators. FTSE also plans to expand its range of ESG index and analytical services. This marks FTSE further establishing itself as a pioneer in the ESG space by strengthening its methodologies and taking ownership of the underlying ESG data.

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FTSE announces revised research methodology for ESG
Ratings and FTSE4Good Series
• Developing new methodology for ESG Ratings and the FTSE4Good Series
• FTSE to control research process and take ownership of underlying ESG
data
• FTSE continues to pioneer innovative ESG concepts through launch of new
indices and analytical services
Global, 10 April 2014: FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider,
today announces the development of new research methodology for the FTSE4Good Index
and Ratings, as well as plans for the launch of a variety of new ESG services.
FTSE has long been at the forefront of developments in the ESG market, having launched
the FTSE4Good Index Series in 2001, the FTSE Environmental Market Series in 2008 and
the FTSE ESG Ratings in 2011. During this time FTSE has seen a significant increase in the
number of institutional investors seeking to integrate ESG considerations into their
investments. To meet this demand the range, depth and breadth of techniques to apply ESG
factors within the investment process have become more sophisticated and varied.
Going forward FTSE will be taking full responsibility and control of the research process for
the FTSE4Good Series and ESG Ratings. As part of the new methodology companies will be
assessed against 14 ESG themes, covering over 300 specific indicators. FTSE will also be
creating an extended range of ESG index and data analytics services.
David Harris, Director or ESG at FTSE Group said: “Building on well over a decade
of ESG innovation, FTSE is assuming full ownership and control of its FTSE4Good
and ESG rating systems. Our commitment to transparent methodologies and
strong, independent governance remains core to the way we operate and we
look forward to expanding the range of indices and analytical tools available to
meet the needs of our global customer base.”
The ESG Ratings may be used by investors who wish to incorporate ESG factors into their
investment decision making processes, measure and model portfolio ESG characteristics or

2. as a framework for corporate engagement and stewardship. The FTSE4Good Series is
designed as a tool to help investors integrate ESG factors into their investments. The indices
identify companies that have strong ESG practices and are used as a basis for tracker funds,
structured products and as performance benchmarks.
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FTSE is a global leader in indexing and analytic solutions. FTSE calculates thousands of unique
indices that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 80 countries around the
world. FTSE indices are used extensively by market participants worldwide for investment analysis,
performance measurement, asset allocation and hedging. Leading pension funds, asset
managers, ETF providers and investment banks work with FTSE to benchmark their investment
performance and use FTSE’s indices to create world-class ETFs, index tracking funds, structured
products and index derivatives. FTSE also provides many exchanges around the world with their
domestic indices.
A core set of universal principles guides FTSE’s index design and management: FTSE’s transparent
rules-based methodology is overseen by independent committees of leading market participants,
focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance. The foundation
of FTSE’s global, regional, country and sector indices is the FTSE Global Equity Index Series, which
includes the flagship FTSE All-World Index.
FTSE is well known for index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to continually enhance
the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.
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