Green Economy Tops $10 Trillion in Market Value as Revenue Growth Hits 5.3%
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Updated · InsideClimate News · Jun 19
Green Economy Tops $10 Trillion in Market Value as Revenue Growth Hits 5.3%
3 articles · Updated · InsideClimate News · Jun 19
Summary
$10 trillion in market value now sits in companies getting significant revenue from environmental solutions, according to a new London Stock Exchange Group report.
A 5.3% rise in green revenue in 2025 pushed the sector past that milestone, with LSEG and outside reviewers saying fossil-energy shocks, policy divergence and market volatility increased demand for cleaner assets.
21,000 companies were assessed, and LSEG said their green revenue would rank as the world's third-largest industry if treated as a standalone sector.
Over the past decade, green companies outperformed the broader market by about 12%, while firms with at least 50% green activity beat non-green peers by 2 to 4 percentage points.
The report argues the sector remains investable despite political backlash and U.S. climate pullbacks, with mergers, corporate power deals and data-center-driven electrification still supporting renewables growth.
If the global green economy is a runaway success, why are American investors pulling billions from ESG funds?
With green investments now seen as a safe haven, are trillions in fossil fuel assets becoming dangerously obsolete?
The green economy hit $10 trillion, but can power grids handle the explosive energy demand from artificial intelligence?
The $10 Trillion Green Economy: Drivers, Investment Trends, and Resilience Amid Global Risks
Overview
The global green economy has reached an unprecedented scale, surpassing healthcare to become the world’s third-largest industry in 2025. This growth is driven by significant investment and financial commitment, with the green debt market exceeding $3 trillion. Widespread adoption and diversification are evident, as 99 out of 133 categories of green products and services reported gains over the past year. Governments worldwide are recognizing the competitive advantages of the green economy, focusing on energy security and strengthening supply chains, which in turn drives official interest in renewable energy solutions and further accelerates the sector’s expansion.