Since 2015, the green economy has been the second-fastest-growing sector after technology, with cost-competitive solutions like solar, wind, nuclear, hydro, electrification, energy efficiency, and circularity driving substantial emissions reductions.

Investments in clean energy have risen about 12% annually in both India and China from 2019 to 2024, with China posting higher absolute investment levels.

A prior 2024 study quantified climate damages from inaction at over $3.6 trillion since 2000 and builds on earlier executive-focused climate risk work.

CEOs are urged to champion green ambitions, align purpose with strategy, invest in R&D and pilots, manage expectations, and dismantle silos to capture green-growth opportunities.

The report includes 14 case studies, including ReNew in India, illustrating practical green-growth and energy-transition efforts.

Companies earning more than half their revenues from green markets often see 12–15% valuation premiums, signaling investor confidence in long-term resilience.

The report notes cost-competitive renewables, accelerating electrification, and the slower growth of low-carbon hydrogen, CCUS, and biofuels for hard-to-abate sectors.

The green economy surpassed $5 trillion in annual value in 2024 and is projected to exceed $7 trillion by 2030, with India expected to lead in renewable electricity capacity and generation growth.

In addition, the World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group project continued rapid growth, with India anticipated to spearhead renewable electricity expansion.

ReNew’s leadership stresses energy security for India through domestic production, local manufacturing, and development of low-carbon solutions like green hydrogen and green ammonia to reduce imports and boost strategic autonomy.

Sustainable-investment growth has continued despite geopolitical shifts and near-term economic pressures.

The green economy encompasses commercial solutions with environmental purposes across seven areas—food, infrastructure, health, business and community, water, energy, and biodiversity—covering mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.