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- Sustainability is the most popular theme among investors amid the ongoing COP 26UN Climate Change Conference being hosted by the UK.
- Green stocks are gaining momentum as eco-conscious investors want to put their funds to good use and save the planet.
The most popular theme among investors over the past few years has been sustainability. At present, the whole world is talking about climate change amid the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference being hosted by the UK in Glasgow. The UK is leading the mission to tackle the climate challenge by setting a goal to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Prominent FTSE green stocks you can invest in
With the increasing awareness among investors, green stocks are gaining momentum, as eco-conscious investors want to channelise their funds towards environmentally friendly and sustainable businesses, which will help in saving the planet from a climate change catastrophe. In 2019, the green economy mark was launched by the London Stock Exchange which labels the companies having more than half of their total annual revenues being generated from green activities.
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Let’s take a look at the top 10 UK green stocks that you can invest in.
- Active Energy Group PLC (LON: AEG)
Active Energy Group PLC has a green economy mark on the LSE; the company has a current market cap of £14.05 million. It works on traditional and biomass products. Active Energy Group PLC’s shares were trading at GBX 0.35 as of 4 November 2021.
- AFC Energy plc (LON: AFC)
With a green economy tag on LSE, AFC Energy plc is engaged in production of dedicated hydrogen fuel cell power systems for the generation of clean energy. The company has a current market cap of £474.48 million. It has given a return of 252.35% in 1 year. AFC Energy plc’s shares were trading at GBX 64.50 as of 4 November 2021.
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- Ceres Power Holdings plc (LON: CWR)
Ceres Power Holdings plc has a current market cap of £2,389.72 million. It is into production of low-cost, advanced solid oxide fuel cell technology. It has given a return of 75.18% in 1 year. Ceres Power Holdings plc’s shares were trading at GBX 1,260.00 as of 4 November 2021.
- EQTEC PLC (LON: EQT)
EQTEC PLC is a global bioscience energy company which has operations in the UK and Ireland and specialises in gasification technology. The company has a current market cap of £128.45 million. It has given a return of 202.71% in 1 year. EQTEC PLC’s shares were trading at GBX 1.36 as of 4 November 2021.
- Inspired PLC (LON: INSE)
Inspired PLC offers energy-related advice for cost-effective energy solutions. The company has a current market cap of £158.42 million. It has given a return of 36.67% in 1 year. Inspired PLC’s shares were trading at GBX 17.10 as of 4 November 2021.
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- Greencoat UK Wind PLC (LON:UKW)
Greencoat UK Wind PLC invests wind farms and other green activities. The company has a current market cap of £2,789.97 million. It has given a return of 2.76% in 1 year. Greencoat UK Wind PLC’s shares were trading at GBX 134.20 as of 4 November 2021.
- Gore Street Energy Storage Fund PLC (LON:GSF)
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund PLC invests in renewable assets in various countries. The company has a current market cap of £401.97 million. It has given a return of 6.89% in 1 year. Gore Street Energy Storage Fund PLC’s shares were trading at GBX 116.00 as of 4 November 2021.
- ITM Power Plc (LON: ITM)
ITM Power Plc looks into hydro energy solutions based on Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) technology, primarily to promote the use of renewable energy. The company has a current market cap of £2,805.60 million. It has given a return of 91.36% in 1 year. ITM Power Plc’s shares were trading at GBX 487.40 as of 4 November 2021.
- Velocys PLC (LON:VLS)
Velocys PLC develops fuels technology company for heavy goods transport and aviation sector by creating sustainable fuels. The company has a current market cap of £72.20 million. It has given a return of 47.26% in 1 year. Velocys PLC’s shares were trading at GBX 6.18 as of 4 November 2021.
- Powerhouse Energy Group PLC (LON: PHE)
Powerhouse Energy Group PLC converts plastics and waste into clean energy. The market cap of the AIM-listed company stands at £167.50 million. It has given a return of 68.60% in 1 year. Powerhouse Energy Group PLC’s shares were trading at GBX 4.00 as of 4 November 2021.
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