Fidelity International and ebi launch ESG screened fund with investment expertise

Fidelity International and ebi have partnered to launch an ESG screened fund, offering unlimited access to real-time news, analysis, and opinion from the investment industry. The fund provides unlimited access to real-time news, analysis, and opinion from the investment industry, including the Sustainable Hub covering fund news from the ESG space. Members can receive important and breaking news stories, weekly members-only newsletters, and be the first to hear about events and awards programmes.

Fidelity International has partnered with ebi Portfolios to launch the Fidelity Index World ESG Screened fund. The strategy, which sits within ebi’s Earth portfolio suite, serves as an MSCI ESG exclusions-based alternative to Fidelity’s Index World fund. The fund is available to both ebi clients and the broader market at a fixed ongoing charges figure (OCF) of 0.15% [1].

The P share class has a £500 minimum initial investment, or £50 per month with a regular savings plan. This fund is designed to provide investors with exposure to global equities while adhering to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The launch of this fund comes at a time when sustainable investing is gaining traction, with investors increasingly seeking to align their portfolios with their values.

In a separate development, GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS), a prominent developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China, announced the release of its 2024 ESG report on July 29, 2025. The report highlights the company's sustainability efforts, including a 40% renewable energy usage rate and significant improvements in ESG ratings. GDS has also achieved a notable reduction in carbon intensity and enhanced its Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) from 1.28 in 2023 to 1.24 in 2024 [2].

From a financial analyst's viewpoint, GDS Holdings Ltd's commitment to sustainability and improved ESG ratings could enhance its attractiveness to environmentally conscious investors. The reduction in carbon intensity and improved PUE may lead to cost savings and operational efficiencies, potentially boosting profitability. However, the financial impact of these initiatives remains unspecified, which could be a point of concern for investors seeking detailed financial insights.

In the context of ETFs, KraneShares has announced the unaudited net asset value (NAV) of its various UCITS ETFs as of July 28, 2025. The NAV per share for the USD share class of the KraneShares CSI China Internet UCITS ETF is 25.73, for the EUR share class is 15.58, and for the GBP share class is 14.95 [3].

In broader financial news, the European Commission has announced plans to launch a call for evidence on environmental sustainability, highlighting the increasing focus on ESG factors in the investment industry [4].

References:
[1] https://citywire.com/wealth-manager/news/fidelity-and-ebi-launch-15bps-esg-index-fund/a2470984
[2] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3011152/gds-holdings-ltd-gds-releases-2024-esg-report-highlighting-sustainability-achievements-gds-stock-news
[3] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-07-29:newsml_RSc9754Sa:0-reg-kraneshares-icav-kraneshares-icav-28-07-25/
[4] https://www.responsible-investor.com/