The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF endeavors to mirror the investment performance of a specially constructed index. This benchmark is engineered to achieve returns comparable to a typical market-capitalization-weighted index composed of smaller U.S. companies. However, it differentiates itself by prioritizing and allocating a greater share of its investments to those firms demonstrating robust environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, as evaluated by the index's creator.