The iSTOXX Europe ESG Climate Awareness Select 50 Index tracks the performance of 50 climate -conscious companies; it is composed of a balanced universe comprising liquid stocks with low volatility and high dividend yield. The components are selected from a pool of companies that have considered the implications of climate change for, and on, their businesses, are implementing initiatives to further their use of renewable energy and are classed as leading companies with regard to environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.