The HSBC USA Screened Equity UCITS ETF USD seeks to track the FTSE USA ESG Low Carbon Select index. The FTSE USA ESG Low Carbon Select index tracks large and mid cap US securities. The index aims to reduce carbon emissions and fossil fuel consumption by 50 percent each and to improve the ESG (environmental, social and governance) rating by 20 percent, compared to its parent index (FTSE USA index). Excluded sectors and companies: weapons, thermal coal, tobacco, nuclear power, non-compliance with UN Global Compact.