Goldman Sachs Launches Green and Social Bond ETF Targeting Emerging Markets

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has launched the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Green and Social Bond Active UCITS ETF (GEMS), targeting sustainable fixed income securities in emerging markets. This ETF combines ESG screening with credit analysis to invest in corporate and sovereign bonds dedicated to environmental and social impact. Listed on major European exchanges with a total expense ratio of 0.55%, GEMS expands GSAM’s global ETF platform, which now includes 59 strategies and over $40 billion in assets as of April 2025. Bram Bos, Head of the Green Bond Team, highlighted GSAM’s unique position to offer access to this growing asset class, while Hilary Lopez emphasized the increasing demand for flexible, high-quality active strategies in ESG-integrated investments, especially in emerging markets. Resources: https://esgnews.com/goldman-sachs-launches-green-and-social-bond-etf-targeting-emerging-markets/