LGIM launches Paris-aligned world equity index fund

The fund integrates Paris-aligned reductions in carbon emissions with UN sustainability principles

Hope William-Smith
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LGIM launches Paris-aligned world equity index fund

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has today announced the launch of an ESG fund combining broad exposure to developed market equities with Paris-aligned reductions in carbon emissions.

The L&G ESG Paris Aligned World Equity Index Fund - aimed at institutional investors in the UK and Europe - also integrates UN Sustainable Development Goal principles. The investment objective o...

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