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title: Saltmarsh Economics Climate Index Concept
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# Quantify Climate Risks – Optimize Your Portfolio

This Solactive index concept utilizes the Saltmarsh Economics Climate Index (SECI), which provides an innovative approach to assessing climate risks at a sovereign level. By analyzing over 60 indicators across four key categories – emissions & energy, physical climate risks, macroeconomic resilience, and institutional strength & human capital – SECI enables climate risk-adjusted allocation in government bond portfolios. 

## Saltmarsh Economics Climate Index (SECI)

## Leverage SECI for Sustainable Investment Strategies

- **Identify climate-related investment risks early.**
- **Manage your portfolio with a scientifically backed methodology.**
- **Drive sustainable capital flows into climate-resilient markets.**

## Why SECI?

- **Data-Driven & Comprehensive:** Over 60 indicators sourced from reputable organizations such as the IMF, World Bank, UN, and Eurostat.
- **Risk-Based Scoring:** Countries are ranked based on their ability to absorb and adapt to climate risks.
- **Optimized Portfolio Allocation:** Country weights are adjusted to reduce climate-related risks.
- **Enhanced Climate Metrics:** SECI can lower the Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (WACI) of a portfolio by up to 15% compared to the benchmark.

## How Does SECI Work?

-  **Physical Climate Risks:** Evaluates exposure to floods, droughts, heatwaves, and rising sea levels.
- **Emissions & Energy Use:** Assesses CO₂ emissions, renewable energy reliance, and government subsidies.
- **Macroeconomic Stability:** Incorporates debt burdens, growth potential, and fiscal resilience.
- **Innovation & Institutional Strength:** Measures governance quality, education, research & development.

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