How are the DJSI components selected?
The DJSI family follows a best-in-class approach comprising the sustainability leaders in the investable universe from each industry. Categorized into 57 DJSI sectors, companies are assessed in line with general and industry-specific criteria. They are compared against their peers and ranked accordingly. The leading companies are included in the DJSI. The investable stocks universe of the DJSI World consists of the 2,500 largest capitalized companies in the Dow Jones Wilshire Global Index. The starting universe for the DJSI STOXX is the Dow Jones STOXX 600 Index. For the DJSI World the leading 10% are selected. The DJSI STOXX includes the leading 20%. The DJSI family is reviewed on an annual basis. Once the components are selected, they are continuously monitored throughout the year to verify the involvement in and management of critical areas.