July marks the third anniversary of the KLD Global Climate 100 Index (GC100)—the first global index focused on climate change solutions. The success of the GC100, which has outperformed its benchmark (the S&P/Citigroup BMI World) for all three years, is a testament to the strength of its mission and its methodology. (Click here for GC100 performance data.)

The GC100 serves as the basis for a number of investable products, including three mutual funds sponsored by Shinko Investment Trust Management in Japan; a mutual fund from Cominvest Asset Management in Germany; a unit investment trust sponsored by Advisors Asset Management; and several other separate and institutional accounts. Click here for a list of products based on KLD Indexes.

For the GC100, KLD looks for large and small companies that produce and distribute renewable energy like solar and wind power and/or future fuels such as hydrogen and biofuels. Companies committed to developing and applying new technologies to reduce resource consumption and carbon emissions are also candidates.

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