Stoxx and Osmosis Launched Sustainable Index Suite
Investors now have 48 new factor-based index options that integrate corporate sustainability research.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Investing
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Stoxx and Osmosis have introduced a suite of 48 sustainable transition factor indices. These tools allow investors to incorporate sustainability data into traditional factor-based investment strategies.
Why it matters
The indices aim to better align portfolio construction with current methods of corporate value creation. By integrating sustainability risk assessments, the suite offers a framework to address modern financial and sustainability challenges.
The new suite comprises 48 indices, launched as a expansion of the existing Stoxx Investable Market Indices benchmark universe.
The players
Stoxx
An index provider that creates benchmark and investable market indices used by global institutional and retail investors.
Osmosis
A research-focused firm specializing in sustainable investment strategies and data integration.
The details
The indices use a framework that embeds sustainability considerations directly into the portfolio construction process. This approach redefines traditional factors, such as incorporating R&D and intangible investments into value factors and focusing on downside risk for low-volatility strategies. By combining these sustainability metrics with market-based inputs, the indices are designed to capture corporate risk and value creation.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Stoxx and Osmosis announced the new suite.
Money Landscape
This launch follows the ongoing industry shift toward integrating sustainability and intangible metrics into established factor-based investment models. It marks a departure from traditional indices by embedding these specific risk factors directly into the index construction framework.
These new indices provide institutional and retail investors with additional tools to screen for companies based on specific sustainability and financial metrics. Investors should consult with a financial professional to determine if factor-based strategies align with their long-term goals.
The takeaway
This release reflects the broader financial trend of using data-driven sustainability metrics to refine investment factors. If you are considering changes to your investment strategy, speak with a qualified financial professional to review how your current holdings account for corporate sustainability risks.
Further reading
To understand how different index-based tools fit into your portfolio, read more in our Investing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ESG Today.
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