Solactive and South Pole Group launch new Solactive low carbon index: Bringing low carbon investment opportunities to the fixed income market
Frankfurt, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland, 8th of March 2016 – Following the successful launch of its low carbon equity index family, Solactive AG in collaboration with South Pole Group sets the bar for fixed income low-carbon index solutions with its new Solactive SPG Euro IG Low Carbon Bond Index. The index will cover investment grade corporate bonds denominated in EUR while selecting companies that are less dependent on fossil fuels relative to higher carbon-emitting peers.