The HSBC Asia Pacific Ex Japan Screened Equity UCITS ETF USD seeks to track the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan ESG Low Carbon Select index. The FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan ESG Low Carbon Select index tracks mid and large cap stocks from Asia Pacific (excluding Japan). 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 Asia Pacific ex Japan index). Excluded sectors and companies: weapons, thermal coal, tobacco, nuclear power, non-compliance with UN Global Compact.