S&P launches eco-friendly index

The S&P Global Eco Index provides diversified, liquid exposure to 30 of the largest publicly listed companies operating in ecology-related industries. These include clean energy production, water utilities and infrastructure, timber, environmental services and waste management. The index covers 12 countries with an adjusted market capitalisation of $376.87bn, including Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Japan, Norway, Spain, Switzerland and the United States. "Investors the world over have come to understand that climate change and environmental respon...