What RIAA looks for in certifying indices
RIAA’s index certification is the world’s first program to recognise and verify indices that demonstrate strong alignment with responsible investment practices.
By meeting relevant aspects of the Responsible Investment Standard, certified indices provide confidence that they are independently validated, transparent and true to their responsible investment claims.
Why certification matters
Indices play an important role in shaping how capital flows through markets. RIAA certification ensures indices claiming responsible investment credentials genuinely meet the standards they promote.
RIAA certification provides assurance that:
- indices have been independently verified by a trusted third party,
- ESG factors are appropriately integrated into methodologies,
- data inputs are well-governed, and
- constituents align with the responsible investment objectives or tilts described
Why get certified
Stand out in the market
Certification signals leadership in responsible investment, setting your index apart with trusted third-party validation.
Build trust and credibility
Independent verification provides investors with confidence that methodologies and responsible investment claims are robust and transparent.
Attract institutional investment
Certified indices gain stronger visibility with institutional investors, supporting increased recognition and potential capital flows.
What our members with certified products and services have to say
RIAA has played and continues to play a central role in mainstreaming responsible investment at the same time as raising responsible investment standards to safeguard RI’s integrity and impact. RIAA is innovative and adaptable in pursuit of its purpose, working across the investment ecosystem as well as beyond it, with a recent highlight being the energy and insight contributed to the massive Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative.