How we evaluate products
Responsible Investment strategies, processes, practices and disclosures are assessed against the eight criteria for product certification in the Responsible Investment Standard and accompanying Guidance and Assessment Notes.
What this symbol means
General certification: This Symbol signifies that a product or service offers an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations, and that it adheres to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product.
Sustainable Plus classification: This Symbol signifies that a product or service has been certified and classified to offer an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations, with embedded, measurable and reported sustainability objectives aligned with portfolio holdings and stewardship practices, adhering to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product.
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Themes & Issues
Society
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
Included
Social and sustainable infrastructure
Included
Sustainable transport
Included
Sustainable water
Included
Armaments
Mostly avoided
Fossil fuels
Mostly avoided
Tobacco
Mostly avoided
Alcohol
Mostly avoided
Gambling
Partially avoided
Nuclear power
Partially avoided
Pornography
Partially avoided
Environment
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
Included
Social and sustainable infrastructure
Included
Sustainable transport
Included
Sustainable water
Included
Armaments
Mostly avoided
Fossil fuels
Mostly avoided
Tobacco
Mostly avoided
Alcohol
Mostly avoided
Gambling
Partially avoided
Nuclear power
Partially avoided
Pornography
Partially avoided
<span class="text-size-xxsmall">For RIAA’s definitions of the themes included and issues avoided, please view this guide. Product-specific exclusion criteria and practices may vary. You can find these by referring directly to the product provider.</span>
Overview
ERTH aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises a portfolio of up to 100 leading global companies that derive at least 50% of their revenues from products and services that help to address climate change and other environmental problems through the reduction or avoidance of CO2Â emissions. This covers clean energy providers, along with leading companies tackling green transport, waste management, sustainable product development, and improved energy efficiency and storage.
Description
The Betashares EARTH ETF offers investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of global companies driving climate change innovation. Focused on sustainability, ERTH includes businesses generating at least 50% of their revenue from solutions that reduce or avoid carbon emissions—such as clean energy, electric vehicles, sustainable food, and energy efficiency. The fund excludes companies involved in fossil fuels and other harmful industries, aligning with ESG principles. ERTH is ideal for investors seeking long-term growth while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Themes & Issues
4
themes included
0
issues fully avoided
4
issues mostly avoided
3
issues partially avoided
Product Targets
Wholesale
Retail
Institutional
Certified Since
2021
Last date certified
October 3, 2024
Primary RI Strategy
Negative Screening, Positive Screening
Secondary RI Strategy
No Secondary Investment Approach