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iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF

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Is iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF Ethical?

Ethics Rating

Mixed.

Score: -4.8

This fund aims to invest in U.S. companies with strong environmental and social practices, screening across a wide range of values including climate impact, labor standards, and corporate governance. The portfolio consists primarily of the largest U.S. technology and communications firms, with significant holdings in the financial and healthcare sectors. The fund's holdings generally show positive alignment with values such as promoting better health outcomes and respecting local cultures and communities. However, significant ethical challenges appear throughout the portfolio, particularly regarding business practices. Many holdings face regulatory fines, antitrust scrutiny, and controversies over their labor practices and supply chains. Several companies also have ties to the defense industry.

Mandate Alignment

How well does this fund deliver on what it claims?

-4.8
Planet-Friendly Business-12.7
Honest & Fair Business-23.9
No War, No Weapons-23.3
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-15.4
Better Health for All19.1
Safe & Smart Tech-1.5
Kind to Animals4.8
Respect for Cultures & Communities16.2
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity1.3
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing-20.5
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products2.7

Top Holdings

CompanyWeightScoreRating
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA.US7.41%-1.0Mixed
Apple Inc.AAPL.US6.62%7.0Mixed
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL.US4.73%-5.0Mixed
Microsoft CorporationMSFT.US4.56%6.0Mixed
Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN.US3.26%-16.0Mixed
Broadcom Inc.AVGO.US2.52%-17.0Mixed
Meta Platforms, Inc.META.US2.18%-26.0Mixed
Tesla, Inc.TSLA.US1.93%-15.0Mixed
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY.US1.41%-15.0Mixed
JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPM.US1.40%-18.0Mixed
Visa Inc.V.US1.10%15.0Mixed
The Home Depot, Inc.HD.US0.80%-15.0Mixed
Mastercard IncorporatedMA.US0.79%7.0Mixed
AbbVie Inc.ABBV.US0.75%-10.0Mixed
Micron Technology, Inc.MU.US0.73%-3.0Mixed
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.BRK-B.US0.68%-15.0Mixed
Exxon Mobil CorporationXOM.US0.68%-25.0Mixed
Costco Wholesale CorporationCOST.US0.67%0.0Mixed
Applied Materials, Inc.AMAT.US0.65%-2.0Mixed
Caterpillar Inc.CAT.US0.65%-12.0Mixed
The Procter & Gamble CompanyPG.US0.62%-19.0Mixed
Lam Research CorporationLRCX.US0.61%1.0Mixed

Common Questions

How does iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF score in an ethics audit?

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF received a “Mixed” ethics rating from Mashinii. We audited 24 of the fund's top 24 holdings across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, investigative reports, and NGO data.

What are the most controversial companies in ESGU?

Among the holdings we audited, Meta Platforms, Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, The Procter & Gamble Company scored lowest in our ethics assessment. These scores are based on court records, regulatory actions, and investigative journalism.

How many companies in ESGU have ethical issues?

We audited 24 of 24 top holdings across 11 dimensions. Sign up to see individual company scores and ratings.

How does Mashinii audit iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF?

We identify the fund's top holdings from public filings, then score each company across 11 ethical dimensions — including human rights, environmental damage, corruption, and labour practices. Our data comes from court records, investigative journalism, and NGO reports. Learn more about our methodology.

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