ESG Policy

RESPONSIBLE INVESTING

We believe that investment exposure to themes such as robotics, AI, and healthcare technology is inherently tied with future-focused and sustainability goals, identifying and addressing global challenges. In the creation of the ROBO Global Indices, we have incorporated a strict ESG Policy. ROBO Global’s three innovation indices meet these criteria:

ROBO GLOBAL INDICES

We believe that investment exposure to themes such as robotics, AI, and healthcare technology is inherently tied with future-focused ideals and sustainability goals.

Robotics & Automation (Ticker: ROBO) Launched in 2013

Artificial Intelligence (Ticker: THNQ) Launched in 2018

Healthcare Technology (Ticker: HTEC) Launched in 2019

ROBO GLOBAL ESG POLICY

It’s important to highlight that our investment universe tends to naturally lean toward companies making active efforts to deliver positive ESG outcomes because automation, technology and innovation are largely about increasing efficiency and productivity while lowering environmental impact and freeing up time for humans to focus on higher-value activities.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
Businesses should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

LABOR RIGHTS

Businesses should uphold the freedom of
association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour.
Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labour.
Businesses should uphold the elimination of

BUSINESS ETHICS

Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

ENVIRONMENT

Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY

ROBO Global combines active technology and investment research with the guidance of industry experts to identify best-in-class companies as potential index members.

We pride ourselves on our integrity and openly collaborate with the investment community and financial market participants by taking a transparent and educational approach to our research and strategies. We deliver our strategies to the market as transparent indices supported by regular portfolio insights and updates.

Our reputation and track record for always providing transparent, credible, and unique investment strategies available as well-managed indices precede us. Our highly respected partners around the world license our indices to provide Exchange Traded Funds and Mutual Funds while ROBO Global stays focused on:

Company and technology research, industry engagement, and investor education
Discussion and guidance with industry experts (Strategic Advisory Board)
Designing and managing high-quality index portfolios that benefit society and investors

It is worth noting that in 2013 ROBO Global pioneered and launched the world’s first investment strategy focused on robotics and automation. We believe and strive to ensure all aspects of our business operations at market-leading standards, including but not limited to ESG.