ESG Investing: The “Green Gold Rush”

Trend:

More than $30 Trillion invested in sustainable assets across 5 markets. Countries, corporations, & investors are shifting to ESG investments to prevent the disastrous economic consequences of climate change.

International Action:

• China – the largest market for renewable energy investing is initiating competitive bids for solar and wind projects
• India- investing more in solar than coal power, reducing costs of solar power 
• Japan – renewable energy investing has increased 3% year over year
• Europe – leads on all things ESG with mixed results due to cash-strapped EU countries
• U.S. – climate action is front & center during the presidential debates & states like California & New York setting aggressive emission reduction goals 

Key Takeaway: The profit potential from the sustainability industry is undeniable. Despite the U.S./China trade war & rocky global markets, investors continue to bet on ESG-focused funds.

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