The iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF is engineered to replicate the investment performance of a specific index. This benchmark comprises shares of large and medium-sized companies operating in developed economies, deliberately excluding those based in the United States and Canada. A core principle for inclusion is the demonstration of favorable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) attributes, as defined by the index's creator. Furthermore, the ETF strives to maintain a risk and return profile that closely aligns with its standard, non-ESG counterpart index.