Recently, I noticed a pretty interesting investment trend—more and more people are starting to pay attention to ESG concept stocks. In fact, the logic behind this is quite simple: as the problem of global warming grows increasingly severe, investors are also beginning to think about what kind of companies their money should be invested in.

Let’s first talk about what ESG is. Put simply, ESG is an abbreviation of three English letters: Environmental, Social, and Governance. In short, the ESG concept is used to measure how “responsible” a company is. For environmental aspects, it looks at how companies reduce carbon emissions and conserve resources; for social responsibility, it looks at their approach to employees, communities, and human rights; and on the governance side, it looks at whether a company’s internal management is transparent and whether decision-making is sound. Stocks that truly meet ESG standards are those companies that both make money and don’t forget their social responsibilities.

When it comes to which ESG stocks are out there, I’ve found that the U.S. stock market is the main battleground. NVIDIA (NVDA) is a perfect example of the ESG concept. With over a million electric vehicles sold in a year, its performance is impressive in any era. Microsoft (MSFT) is also second to none: it has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, supported by tech newcomers like OpenAI, which gives it huge room for future growth.

NVIDIA (NVDA)’s story is even more interesting. At first, everyone thought it was just a gaming chip manufacturer, but when the AI wave came in, its GPU products suddenly became highly sought-after. They help companies reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency, which aligns with ESG’s environmental principles. As a leading chip manufacturer, TSMC (TSM) keeps rolling out more energy-efficient and higher-performance semiconductor products, playing the role of core infrastructure in the AI era—and its ESG performance is also excellent.

In fact, there’s more than one way to invest in ESG concept stocks. Buying stocks directly is the most traditional approach, but if your capital is limited, you can consider CFD contracts to participate in market volatility with less initial capital. Alternatively, you can simply buy ESG-themed ETFs, such as ESGU and FITLX. You can buy a basket of high-quality ESG companies at once, without having to pick individual stocks one by one yourself.

However, it’s important to note that ESG scores are not set in stone. A company’s performance can change over time, so you need to regularly review your investment portfolio. If you don’t want the hassle, having a fund manager help screen investments is also a good option. For those who want to trade in the short term, opportunities to participate in ESG concepts through derivatives are also increasing. Overall, ESG investing has moved from a fringe concept to a mainstream choice—more and more people are realizing that making money and social responsibility can actually go hand in hand.