The fund is an exchange-traded index fund and its objective is to follow the performance of the Handelsbanken Nordic ESG Index as closely as possible. The index consists of a selection of about 30 of the most-traded companies on the Nordic stock exchanges that meet the sustainability requirements of the index. The sustainability requirements provide that companies with high sustainability ratings are included in the index (inclusion), while companies that are involved in verified violations of international norms, as well as companies operating within controversial sectors, are excluded in the index (exclusion).