ESG investing and trading
Discover how you can support positive change through responsible investing – buying and owning ESG company shares and ETFs. You can also trade them, speculating on share price movements.
Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening an account.
Why invest in or trade ESG with us?
Diversify your exposure
Choose specific companies, or diversify your exposure with an ESG ETF
Focus on your preferred themes
Invest in ESG themes like green and solar energy, technology, low carbon emissions and a fair workplace
Experience full transparency
See the complete underlying holdings of an ETF using our ETF screener
Enjoy excellent value
Get exposure to UK shares zero commission1 and ETFs from £3
Drive positive change
Invest in companies that make a demonstrably positive impact through ESG
Get the global standard
Invest in or trade of ETFs from some of the world’s biggest providers such as Vanguard and iShares
Discover our ESG markets
With us, you can buy and sell shares and ETFs on our award-winning platform.2 Here are some of the themes that you can choose from.3
- Green and solar energy
- Technology
- Low carbon dioxide emissions
- Fair workplace
Shares
Companies listed here have an ESG environment risk score of under 3 and a low to negligible overall ESG risk rating as assessed by Sustainalytics and reported by Yahoo Finance (May 2021).4 Scores are categorised according to risk severity: 0 – 10 is a negligible risk, 10 – 20 is a low risk, 20 – 30 is a medium risk, 30 – 40 is a high risk and 40+ represents a severe risk.
ETFs
ETFs listed here are the most popular green and solar energy theme ESG ETFs on our platform.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 minutes.
Shares
Companies listed here are tech sector companies with low overall ESG ratings as assessed by Sustainalytics (May 2021).4 Scores are categorised according to risk severity: 0 – 10 is a negligible risk, 10 – 20 is a low risk, 20 – 30 is a medium risk, 30 – 40 is a high risk and 40+ represents a severe risk.
ETFs
ETFs listed here are the most popular technology theme ESG ETFs on our platform.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 minutes.
Shares
Companies listed here have an ESG environment risk score of under 3 and a low overall ESG risk rating as assessed by Sustainalytics and reported by Yahoo Finance (May 2021).4 Scores are categorised according to risk severity: 0 – 10 is a negligible risk, 10 – 20 is a low risk, 20 – 30 is a medium risk, 30 – 40 is a high risk and 40+ represents a severe risk.
ETFs
ETFs listed here are the most popular low carbon dioxide emissions theme ESG ETFs on our platform.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 minutes.
Shares
Companies listed here have ESG social and governance risk scores of under 5, respectively, and a low overall ESG risk rating as assessed by Sustainalytics and reported by Yahoo Finance (May 2021).4 Scores are categorised according to risk severity: 0 – 10 is a negligible risk, 10 – 20 is a low risk, 20 – 30 is a medium risk, 30 – 40 is a high risk and 40+ represents a severe risk.
ETFs
ETFs listed here are the most popular fair workplace theme ESG ETFs on our platform.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 minutes.
Ways to invest in or trade ESG shares and ETFs with us
With ESG investing and trading, you can get exposure to shares and ETFs in the following ways:
Share dealing
Invest in physical shares and receive dividends (if offered by the company)
Spread bets
Speculate on whether a market’s price will increase or decrease
CFDs
Buy or sell contracts based on whether you think a market’s price will rise or fall
Investing vs trading company and ETF shares
With us, you’ll use a share dealing account when investing in companies or ETFs. As the owner of the physical shares, you’d be a shareholder with the right to receive dividends (if offered). In addition to this possible income, you could also make a profit if you sell your shares for more than the original buy price. But if you sell them at a lower price, you’d incur a loss. So, you may get back less than the amount you committed, but any losses are capped at the your total initial outlay (excluding additional fees).
Since you’ll be using spread bets and CFDs to trading company or ETF shares with us, you’ll trade with leverage. This means that your initial outlay is decreased significantly compared to investing as you’ll only need a deposit, known as margin, to open your position while getting full exposure. Leverage magnifies both possible profits and losses. Therefore, it’s vital that you manage your risk appropriately.
Investing vs trading company and ETF shares
With us, you’ll use a share dealing account when investing in companies or ETFs. As the owner of the physical shares, you’d be a shareholder with the right to receive dividends (if offered). In addition to this possible income, you could also make a profit if you sell your shares for more than the original buy price. But if you sell them at a lower price, you’d incur a loss. So, you may get back less than the amount you committed, but any losses are capped at the your total initial outlay (excluding additional fees).
Since you’ll be using spread bets and CFDs to trading company or ETF shares with us, you’ll trade with leverage. This means that your initial outlay is decreased significantly compared to investing as you’ll only need a deposit, known as margin, to open your position while getting full exposure. Leverage magnifies both possible profits and losses. Therefore, it’s vital that you manage your risk appropriately.
What is ESG investing and trading?
ESG investing and trading focuses on environmental, social, and corporate governance factors, which help to measure a company’s sustainability and societal impact.
A focus on ESG is considered to add value to a company with a likely increase in longevity.
ESG investing and trading enables you to buy and sell, or take a position on the share price movements of assets where environmental, social and governance factors are measured and compared.
There’s been a trend of companies driving positive change actively through ESG that’s grown tremendously. These companies go beyond just making a profit – they are committed to shaping a better, more sustainable future. By investing in them, you’d be supporting their efforts and eventual societal impacts.
How to start investing in ESG or trading ESG assets
- Decide whether to invest or trade
- Open an account or log in
- Identify your opportunity
- Take steps to manage your risk
- Open and monitor your position
Open an account to get started trading or investing in thematics and baskets
*Demo accounts are only available for spread betting and CFD trading.
Open an account to get started trading or investing in thematics and baskets
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 15,000+ global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 50 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Demo accounts are only available for spread betting and CFD trading.
Open an account to get started trading or investing in thematics and baskets
Open an account to get started trading or investing in thematics and baskets
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 15,000+ global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 50 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
ESG investing and trading costs
Here are some of the ESG investing and trading costs that you might need to consider before opening your position.
- Share dealing costs
- Spread betting costs
- CFD trading costs
With us, you can get the best commission rates. Here’s how our costs compare to those of our competitors.
We’ve got some of the best share dealing commission rates out there. Here’s how we match up to our competitors
|
IG | Hargreaves Lansdown | AJ Bell |
| Best commission rate on US shares and ETFs | £0 commission* | £5.95 | £9.95 |
| Standard commission rate on US shares and ETFs | £10 | £11.95 | £9.95 |
| FX conversion fee | 0.5%** | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Best commission rate on UK shares and ETFs | £3 | £5.95 | £4.95 |
| Standard commission rate on UK shares and ETFs | £8 | £11.95 | £9.95 |
| How to qualify for the best rate | £0 commission* | 20 or more trades in prior month | 10 or more trades in prior month |
*Other fees may apply
**Increasing to 0.7% from 7 April 2025
| Margin5 | Minimum margin requirement of 20% for share and ETF spread bets6 |
| Spread | From 0.1% on major shares to 1% on other shares and guaranteed stop premiums from 0.3%, the same spreads apply for ETFs |
| Overnight funding | Overnight funding applies to positions held overnight on cash (spot) spread bets only. Spread bet forwards do not incur overnight funding |
| Margin5 | Minimum margin requirement of 20% for share and ETF CFDs6 |
| Commission | Commission from £10 for UK-listed shares and ETFs |
| Overnight funding | Overnight funding applies to positions held overnight on cash (spot) CFDs only |
ESG investing and trading on the UK’s best trading platform2
You can invest in ESG opportunities via share dealing, or trade using spread bets and CFDs directly from your browser, or on the go with our mobile trading app.
- Web-based platform
- Mobile trading app
Get exposure to ESG opportunities straight from your desktop
Access ESG opportunities wherever you are, whenever you want
How to find ESG stocks or ETFs in the UK
Find an ESG stock using the search bar below, or check out our ETF Screener for ESG ETFs.
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ESG at IG
We understand the importance of ESG principles, which is why we align to them by:
- Ensuring low emissions of harmful substances
- Driving good stakeholder management and conduct that yields sustainable, long-term returns
- Facilitating fairness in the workplace for all of our employees
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*Demo accounts are only available for spread betting and CFD trading.
Choose the world's No. 1 spread betting provider
Why open a trading account with anyone but the best spread betting provider? With 50 years of experiance, we're proud to offer a truly market-leading service.
*Demo accounts are only available for spread betting and CFD trading.
Choose the world's No. 1 spread betting provider
Why open a trading account with anyone but the best spread betting provider? With 50 years of experiance, we're proud to offer a truly market-leading service.
Choose the world's No. 1 spread betting provider
Why open a trading account with anyone but the best spread betting provider? With 50 years of experiance, we're proud to offer a truly market-leading service.
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1 Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value. See our full list of share dealing charges and fees
2 Best platform for the active trader, best multi-platform provider and best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024. Best share dealing platform as awarded at the YourMoney.co.uk Investment Awards, 2024
3 The ESG shares and ETFs listed on this page aren’t necessarily the best ones – they are merely some popular stocks and ETFs to watch
4 Sustainalytics, 2021
5 Leverage can magnify both your profits and losses as they’ll be based on the full exposure of the trade, not just the margin required to open it. This means losses as well as profits could far outweigh your margin, so always ensure you’re trading within your means
6 Margin on shares and ETFs usually starts at 20% for retail traders. Margin for almost all shares is between 20 and 25%. Deposits for leveraged trades are 20-25% on 99.77% of tier one US shares and 99.11% of tier one UK shares
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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Professional clients trading spread bets and CFDs can lose more than they deposit.
Options and futures are complex instruments which come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. They’re not suitable for most investors. Before you invest, you should consider whether you understand how options and futures work, the risks of trading these instruments and whether you can afford to lose more than your original investment.
Trading stocks and shares ‘on margin’ within a US options and futures account – meaning that you only finance part of the cost of acquiring a position in a security – carries additional risks over buying securities on a fully funded basis and may result in losses exceeding your original investment. Trading on margin will also result in additional costs to you as the investor and any securities purchased using margin may be held as collateral by the lender, restricting both your rights as shareholder, and your ability to use the securities until the margin trade is closed. You should familiarise yourself with these risks before trading on margin.
The value of shares, ETFs and other ETPs bought through a share dealing account, a US options and futures account, a stocks and shares ISA or a SIPP can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Some ETPs carry additional risks depending on how they’re structured, investors should ensure they familiarise themselves with the differences before investing.
Share dealing and IG Smart Portfolio accounts provided by IG Trading and Investments Ltd, CFD accounts and US options and futures accounts are provided by IG Markets Ltd, spread betting provided by IG Index Ltd.
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