Best ESG Stocks | Equitymaster (2024)

ESG is a huge trend in the financial world. The acronym stands for Environmental (E), Social (S), and Governance (G). It's a set of standards for a company's socially conscious behaviour.

ESG parameters used to assess a company are different from financial ones like sales growth or profitability. Here are the most environmentally conscious companies in India, i.e., the best ESG stocks in India...

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CompanyCMP
(Rs)
P/E
(x)
Price / Sales
(x)
Price to Operating Cashflow
(TTM)
MCap/Sales
(TTM)
RoE
(Latest, %)
Dividend Yield
(%)
D/E
(Curr FY, x)
NESTLE2,504.274.49.90.19.9117.7%1.3%0.0
P&G HYGIENE16,507.779.413.72.013.775.5%1.1%0.0
COLGATE3,642.170.117.40.317.470.5%1.6%0.0
TCS4,551.935.06.80.06.850.9%1.6%0.0
MARICO647.954.58.70.08.739.9%1.5%0.1
TATA MOTORS1,109.411.00.80.00.837.5%0.6%1.2
TITAN3,567.291.76.20.26.237.4%0.3%1.4
PAGE INDUSTRIES42,557.182.49.83.99.835.6%0.9%0.0
INFOSYS1,943.330.25.30.05.330.1%2.4%0.0
HERO MOTOCORP5,451.126.22.90.12.921.2%2.6%0.0
HUL2,778.163.110.50.010.520.1%1.5%0.0
JUBILANT FOODWORKS650.3113.47.60.17.618.8%0.2%0.7
M&M2,806.131.92.50.02.518.6%0.7%1.6
ICICI BANK1,230.218.65.40.05.417.4%0.8%6.5
HAVELLS INDIA1,897.885.56.40.16.417.1%0.5%0.0
AXIS BANK1,175.513.63.20.03.216.9%0.1%8.3
ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE2,142.450.20.00.10.016.0%0.5%0.0
MARUTI SUZUKI12,421.327.12.80.12.815.8%1.0%0.0
SHRIRAM TRANSPORT3,203.615.73.30.03.315.1%1.4%4.0
WIPRO538.224.93.10.03.115.0%0.2%0.2
SIEMENS6,896.999.912.60.512.615.0%0.1%0.0
ACC 2,328.519.72.20.12.214.3%0.3%
HDFC BANK1,633.017.74.40.04.414.1%1.2%6.8
KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK1,781.216.76.30.06.314.0%0.1%4.0
LUPIN2,239.844.65.10.15.113.7%0.4%0.2

* We show NM where the values are negative

Disclaimer: This is for information purposes only. These are not stock recommendations and should not be treated as such. Learn more about our recommendation services here... Also note that these screeners are based only on numbers. There is no screening for management quality.

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Which are the best ESG stocks in India right now?

As per Equitymaster's Stock Screener, here is a list of the best ESG stocks in India right now...

These companies have been ranked as per their PE (Price to Earnings) ratio. Generally, speaking, high PE stocks are considered to be expensive. And low PE stocks are said to be cheap.

Of course, there are other parameters you should take into account before forming a hard opinion on the stock valuation.

What are ESG stocks?

ESG stands for environmental, social and governance.

ESG stocks are listed companies that that pay more attention and are conscious of environmental, social and governance issues. They focus on sustainability and environmental concerns rather than just considering their bottom line.

ESG investing screens investments based on corporate policies and encourage companies to act responsibly.

When should you invest in ESG stocks?

The best time to buy stocks from the ESG sector is when companies that have strong fundamentals are trading at attractive valuations.

Given the rise in activism and sustainable investing, ESG investing is a very good potential opportunity for investors. It has already gained momentum in India, with companies choosing to act with greater social and environmental responsibility.

Where can I find a list of ESG stocks?

The details of listed ESG companies can be found on the NSE and BSE website.

For a curated list, you can check out our list of ESG stocks.

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Best ESG Stocks | Equitymaster (2024)

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What is the best ESG stock? ›

Below, we explore the companies garnering top ESG rankings and are worth watching in 2024 and beyond.
  • Nvidia Corporation. MSCI ESG Rating: AAA. ...
  • Best Buy Co., Inc. MSCI ESG Rating: AAA. ...
  • Texas Instruments Incorporated. MSCI ESG Rating: AAA. ...
  • Xylem Inc. ...
  • Applied Materials, Inc. ...
  • Merck & Co., Inc. ...
  • Adobe Inc. ...
  • Workiva, Inc.
Jun 7, 2024

Are ESG stocks a good investment? ›

Look at the Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV). It's popular, having garnered $7 billion in total net assets. Over the past five years, including 2023 through December 4, ESGV has outperformed the broad U.S. stock market embodied by the diverse S&P 500 Index three of those five years.

What company has the best ESG rating? ›

Top 100 ESG Companies
RankCompanyESG Score
1ASML Holdings N.V.73.13
2Check Point Software Technologies72.64
3Hermes International SCA71.71
4Linde71.26
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Which ESG ETF is best? ›

Best-performing ESG ETFs
TickerCompanyPerformance (Year)
EGUSiShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Growth ETF31.90%
SNPGXtrackers S&P 500 Growth ESG ETF31.42%
AWEGAlger Weatherbie Enduring Growth ETF29.57%
PLDRPutnam Sustainable Leaders ETF29.43%
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Sep 3, 2024

Which company has been a leader in ESG? ›

KPMG recognized as 'a global market Leader in ESG Environmental Services'

Who is the largest ESG investment? ›

ESG Investing: Five Of The Largest ESG Funds
  • Royal London Emerging Markets ESG Leaders Equity Tracker Fund. Fund Size: £2.16bn. ...
  • BlackRock Global Funds ESG Multi-Asset Fund. ...
  • Federated Hermes Global Equity ESG Fund. ...
  • Vanguard ESG Developed World All Cap Equity Index Fund. ...
  • BlackRock Strategic Funds ESG Euro Bond Fund.

How risky is ESG investing? ›

If companies fail to remain mindful of their ESG risks, it could result in a lack of interest from future investors, losing loyal customers who have grown more aware of societal and environmental issues, and potentially ignoring the requirement to comply with current environmental regulations – which can result in ...

Is Vanguard ESG good? ›

One key area of strength for Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF is its low Morningstar Portfolio Carbon Risk Score of 4.50 and very low fossil fuel exposure over the past 12 months, which earns it the Morningstar Low Carbon Designation.

What are the disadvantages of ESG investing? ›

However, there are also some cons to ESG investing. First, ESG funds may carry higher-than-average expense ratios. This is because ESG investing requires more research and due diligence, which can be costly. Second, ESG investing can be subjective.

Which bank is leading in ESG? ›

FinTech Magazine's Top 10 banks for ESG in 2023
  • Economic social governance (ESG) is becoming one of the most important considerations for financial institutions and banks alike. ...
  • DBS Bank. ...
  • Bank of America. ...
  • Barclays. ...
  • JPMorgan. ...
  • HSBC. ...
  • Citi. ...
  • Standard Chartered.
Oct 18, 2023

What is Tesla's ESG score? ›

ESG Risk Score for Peers
NameTotal ESG Risk scoreE
BAMXF Bayerische Motoren Werke AG255
TSLA Tesla, Inc.253
SZKMF SUZUKI MOTOR CORP256
DAIN.MX DAIN.MX228
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Do ESG stocks outperform? ›

In some cases, ESG has outperformed, while in others, it has underperformed. Figuring out whether ESG stocks outperform the broader market is difficult for a few reasons. For one, there isn't a central authority that can decide whether a business follows ESG practices.

Is it worth investing in ESG? ›

Fortunately, your financial plan may better support your ethical priorities if you focus on ESG investments. So, if environmental and social responsibility are important to you, ESG investments could be worth pursuing in the coming years, even if the returns are slightly lower than other investments.

Which investment firms are pushing ESG? ›

We've ranked the top ESG fund managers on factors including ESG investment strategies, performance, transparency and commitment to sustainable practices.
  1. Federated Hermes. Federated Hermes.
  2. Parnassus. ...
  3. BlackRock. ...
  4. Amundi. ...
  5. SSGA (State Street Global Advisors) ...
  6. Vanguard Group. ...
  7. Nuveen (a subsidiary of TIAA) ...
  8. Charles Schwab. ...
May 15, 2024

Where to invest in ESG? ›

How to invest in ESG. With us, you can make an ESG investment in two main ways: ESG shares of individual companies such as RELX, Hasbro Inc and Ashtead Group. ESG exchange traded funds (ETFs) like iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF, and other funds such as Jupiter Green Investment Trust.

What is the best ESG index provider? ›

Solactive Wins Again ESG Index Provider of the Year at Sustainable Investment Awards 2024. Solactive is proud to announce its recognition as “ESG Index Provider of the Year” at Environmental Finance's Sustainable Investment Awards 2024.

Is Vanguard ESG a good investment? ›

One key area of strength for Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF is its low Morningstar Portfolio Carbon Risk Score of 4.50 and very low fossil fuel exposure over the past 12 months, which earns it the Morningstar Low Carbon Designation.

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