Virign Climate Change ISA - The ISA that aims to grow your money, but doesn't forget the planet

75% - 100% in lighter footprint companies

We apply what we call the GLG ‘green filter’ to those companies already selected for GLG’s flagship European Equity Fund. This screens out the companies with a heavier environmental footprint.

Lighter than average companies

Up to 15% in solution adopters

These are companies taking the lead in their industries, actively adopting environmental best practice and seeking to minimise their environmental footprint.
 
 

Ideas from fund managers and analysts

Up to 10% in solution providers

These are companies developing, manufacturing and providing innovative products and solutions to environmental problems. Investing in these stocks can be riskier which is why they make up the smallest proportion of the fund.

Ideas from fund managers and analysts

Lighter footprint companies - BG Group

Formerly British Gas, BG Group operate in the lucrative power sector, where gas is the lowest carbon fossil fuel. Gas converts to energy more efficiently than other fossil fuels and has made a significant contribution to UK climate change targets. BG’s operations are best in class in terms of quality and investment returns and with ambitious plans and projects in the pipeline, we are looking for double digit growth over the next few years.

Solution adopters - ABB

ABB Group are among the world’s foremost engineering companies. By working with electrical companies worldwide, they are helping to reduce electricity loss and supplier efficiency. As prices for electricity increase and supplier efficiency becomes increasingly important, ABB Group are perfectly positioned to deliver real profit in this market.

Solution providers - Ceres Power

Ceres Power operates in the largest commercial market for fuel cell technology - Combined Heat and Power boilers for homes. The environmental benefits include low-to-zero emissions.

With over 30 million boilers sold worldwide each year, Ceres Power is in a market potentially worth £50 billion a year. They have partnerships with Calor Gas, EDF Energy Networks and British Gas. The future looks bright as the demand for CHP boilers increases. British Gas estimates that by 2020, 30% of all boiler replacements could be CHP.