Green Economy Hits $10 Trillion Market Cap as Revenue Growth Accelerates to 5.3%
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Updated · ESG Dive · Jun 25
Green Economy Hits $10 Trillion Market Cap as Revenue Growth Accelerates to 5.3%
3 articles · Updated · ESG Dive · Jun 25
Summary
$10 trillion in market capitalization made the green economy the world’s third-largest industry last year, overtaking health care and reaching 9.9% of global listed equities, LSEG said.
$5.5 trillion in green revenue rose 5.3% in 2025—the fastest pace since 2022—with growth across 99 of 133 tracked categories, signaling broader expansion beyond a few niches.
The FTSE Environmental Opportunities All Share Index beat the wider market by 12.4% from May 2025 through April 2026, while companies with more than 50% green revenue posted EBITDA margins 2-4 points above non-green peers.
$605 billion in green bond issuance set a 2025 record, and green M&A reached $308 billion; over the past decade, green deals totaled $4.1 trillion, with average transaction sizes well above non-green deals.
The United States still accounts for 57% of global green market value despite policy pullbacks, while Meta, Amazon, Google and Microsoft drove 49% of 2025 corporate clean-power PPA deals.
With a $10 trillion valuation, is the green economy a financial boom or a genuine solution to the climate crisis?
As the green economy grows, are we trading fossil fuel dependency for a new reliance on critical minerals?
The Global Green Economy Surpasses $10 Trillion: Drivers, Challenges, and the Road Ahead (2026 Report)
Overview
In June 2026, the global green economy reached a historic milestone, with its market capitalization surpassing $10 trillion. This record-breaking growth highlights the sector’s increasing economic power and its ability to outperform traditional markets. The United States remains the leader in green market capitalization, demonstrating resilience even after a period focused on oil and gas. The green economy’s rapid ascent is driven by geopolitical changes, evolving corporate strategies, targeted policy actions, and technological innovation. Together, these forces are accelerating a worldwide shift toward sustainable solutions and reinforcing the green sector’s growing influence.