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iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF.

IBIT.US | Trusts, funds and similar financial entities

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to provide investors with exposure to Bitcoin. The fund aims to reflect the performance of the price of Bitcoin. It holds Bitcoin and values its shares based on the value of its Bitcoin holdings. As an ETF, it offers a way fo...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT.US) faces scrutiny regarding its environmental footprint, as its value is inherently linked to Bitcoin's energy-intensive mining process. Critics point to the substantial electricity consumption, often from fossil fuels, contributing to carbon emissions, indirectly incentivizing these activities. The fund's prospectus reportedly does not address Bitcoin mining's environmental impact. As a financial instrument, IBIT's direct operational impact is minimal across areas like fair labor or community engagement. Its ethical profile largely hinges on transparency, regulatory compliance, and accurate representation of its holdings, though no specific issues were reported.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No quantitative data relevant to IBIT.US or the 'Fair Pay & Worker Respect' metrics was provided in the evidence article.

1
The article discusses BlackRock's social impact initiatives and philanthropic efforts, but explicitly states that it contains no data applicable to IBIT.US for the assessed value.
2

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

The provided articles contain no information or data points relevant to IBIT.US's fair trade or ethical sourcing practices.

1
Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT.US) is an exchange-traded fund that holds Bitcoin.

1
Its core business model, as stated in Article 8, does not involve a sustainable, impact, or ESG investment strategy.
2
As such, its operations do not directly involve product manufacturing, animal testing, animal husbandry, or sourcing animal-derived ingredients. Therefore, all KPIs related to cruelty-free certification, alternative testing methods, humane certifications, ethical input substitution, supplier audits, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policies and volume, innovation investment in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, and public policy engagement on animal welfare are not applicable to its direct operations.
3

No War, No Weapons

0

IBIT.US is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to provide investors with exposure to Bitcoin, holding Bitcoin as its primary asset.

1
Its core business does not involve any activities related to arms manufacturing, defense contracts, dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding initiatives, conflict divestment, board oversight of defense, exports, lobbying for arms control, procurement, human rights due diligence in conflict zones, arms trade treaty compliance, AI for military use, UN Guiding Principles alignment related to conflict, dual-use screening, surveillance, ethical red lines for weapons, exposure to controversial weapons, war risk audits, conflict partner reviews, defense divestment, conflict minerals, peace technology investment, or conflict zone procurement.
2
Therefore, all relevant KPIs are scored as N/A, indicating no involvement in these areas.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No evidence available to assess iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on Planet-Friendly Business.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for IBIT.US concerning any of the KPIs under the 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products' value. The articles either explicitly state they are not specific to IBIT.US or do not contain data relevant to waste management, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, or other related metrics for the company.

1

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