The national ESG blue-chip index dedicated to the French market
To continue supporting the growing demand for investment solutions with ESG considerations, Euronext has designed a new ESG version of the Euronext’s iconic CAC 40® Index: the CAC 40 ESG® Index.
What is CAC 40 ESG Index?
Serving as the new French ESG index reference
The CAC 40 ESG® Index is designed to direct capital flows of the top 40 French companies within the CAC® Large 60 index demonstrating the best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
CAC 40 ESG Index methodology
The CAC 40 ESG® index is designed to direct capital flows of the top 40 French companies within the CAC® Large 60 index demonstrating the best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
The index methodology follows the principles of the SRI label, implementing robust socially responsible investment (SRI) principles.
Companies reported as controversial under the UN Global Compact are excluded: Companies with involvement in Coal Mining, Coal-fueled power generation (>10% turnover), Tar sand & oil shale extraction and civilian, firearms (>10% turnover) and controversial, weapons. Distribution of tobacco is also excluded).
The CAC 40 ESG® offers opportunities for the creation of a large range of investment vehicles such as ETFs, funds and structured products.
Learn more about CAC 40 ESG:
CAC 40 ESG Index Rules | CAC 40 ESG Index Factsheet
CAC 40 ESG Report | CAC 40 ESG Moody's ESG Solutions
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Investing in the CAC 40 ESG Index
The CAC 40 ESG Index offers great opportunities for ETFs already proposed by BNP Paribas and Amundi.
The CAC 40 ESG® Index also offers investors futures on the CAC 40 ESG® Index.
Learn more about cac 40 ESG Futures
Euronext ESG Blue-chip indices
The CAC 40 ESG® Index is a key component of a broader suite of flagship ESG indices.
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