Review the MSCI methodology behind the Sustainability Characteristics and Business Involvement metrics: ¹ESG Ratings; ²Index Carbon Footprint Metrics; ³Business Involvement Screening Research; ⁴ESG Screened Index methodology; ⁵ESG Controversies

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