Report published May 25, 2026
Capturing Emerging Trends in the Green Economy: A FTSE Russell Analysis
FTSE Russell · May 25, 2026
This report details how LSEG's Green Revenues Classification System (GRCS) captures emerging green economy trends like climate adaptation and biodiversity through granular data and index simulations.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.LSEG's Green Revenues Classification System (GRCS) enables granular identification of emerging green themes like climate adaptation and biodiversity across 133 micro sectors.
- 2.Climate adaptation and biodiversity simulations show significant sector tilts towards Industrials and Utilities, contrasting with broad tech-heavy benchmarks.
- 3.Biodiversity loss poses a material financial risk, as approximately $44 trillion of global GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature.
Table of Contents
- Executive summary
- Mapping the green economy
- From data to investable exposure: The FTSE Environmental Markets Index Series
- Green Revenues Classification System: Designed for granularity and thematic flexibility
- Simulation 1. Climate adaptation
- Simulation 2. Biodiversity
- Conclusion
- Appendix 1: GRCS micro sectors with contribution to climate change adaptation
- Appendix 2: GRCS micro sectors with contribution to biodiversity
- Appendix 3: Industry and Country Compositions
Report data
The Green Revenues Classification System: 10 sectors and 64 subsectors
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Climate-related economic losses | 4.3 trillion USD | Total economic losses due to physical climate risks. |
| FTSE Environmental Opportunities Energy Efficiency Index Annualized Return | 25.8% | Return performance of targeted green sector exposure. |
| Biodiversity finance funding gap | 700 billion USD per year | Shortfall in financial resources required to protect and restore nature. |
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