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Green economy now generates more than US$5tn of revenue a year for investors

If considered a standalone sector, the green economy would be the second-best performer among all FTSE All World Index industries.
Melodie Michel
Melodie Michel
Green economy now generates more than US$5tn of revenue a year for investors
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Data shared this week by the London Stock Exchange Group shows that revenue from green products and services has more than doubled over the past 10 years, reaching US$5.1 trillion in 2024.

This is a milestone for the global green economy, which is valued at US$7.9 trillion in Q1 2025. 

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