iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF

Q: How does iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF score in an ethics audit?

iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF (SUSA) received a "Mixed" ethics rating from Mashinii. We audited 10 of the fund's top 10 holdings across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, investigative reports, and NGO data.

Q: How many companies in SUSA have ethical issues?

We audited 10 of 10 top holdings. Create a free account to see individual company scores and ratings.

SUSA · BlackRock

Is iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF Ethical?

Ethics Rating

Mixed.

Score: -2.8

This fund aims to invest in U.S. companies demonstrating strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The portfolio is concentrated in large-cap technology companies, primarily from the software, hardware, and semiconductor industries. Holdings generally score well on corporate philanthropy, community relations, and health-related innovation. However, several ethical issues are common across the fund's major holdings. A number of companies have ties to the defense sector, while others face regulatory scrutiny over anticompetitive behavior. Widespread challenges also appear in labor practices and supply chain ethics.

Mandate Alignment

How well does this fund deliver on what it claims?

-2.8

Planet-Friendly Business-13.8

Honest & Fair Business-20.1

No War, No Weapons-21.4

Fair Pay & Worker Respect-13.4

Better Health for All18.9

Safe & Smart Tech-3.4

Kind to Animals10.6

Respect for Cultures & Communities21.8

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity1.2

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing-19.1

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products7.6

Top Holdings

CompanyWeightScoreRating

NVIDIA CORPNVDA.US7.23%-1.0Mixed

APPLE INCAAPL.US5.47%7.0Mixed

MICROSOFT CORPMSFT.US4.76%6.0Mixed

ALPHABET INC CLASS AGOOGL.US2.97%-5.0Mixed

BROADCOM INCAVGO.US2.67%-17.0Mixed

TESLA INCTSLA.US2.17%-15.0Mixed

ALPHABET INC CLASS CGOOG.US2.10%2.0Mixed

ELI LILLYLLY.US1.68%-15.0Mixed

MORGAN STANLEYMS.US1.34%-20.0Mixed

HOME DEPOT INCHD.US1.25%-15.0Mixed

Common Questions

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

iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF received a “Mixed” ethics rating from Mashinii. We audited 10 of the fund's top 10 holdings across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, investigative reports, and NGO data.

What are the most controversial companies in SUSA?

Among the holdings we audited, MORGAN STANLEY, BROADCOM INC, TESLA INC scored lowest in our ethics assessment. These scores are based on court records, regulatory actions, and investigative journalism.

How many companies in SUSA have ethical issues?

We audited 10 of 10 top holdings across 11 dimensions. Sign up to see individual company scores and ratings.

How does Mashinii audit iShares MSCI USA ESG Select 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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