Investing in green equities is no different from investing in any other kind of equities – except, of course, that you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that (hopefully) you’re helping to solve the planet’s problems rather than contribute to them. Please note that the contents of this website are intended as a source of general information only. It’s important that you assess your risk level before making investment decisions, and seek professional advice where necessary. Please read our full disclaimer here.

If you’re new to investing, there's a list of recommended titles in our Trading and Investment Bookshop (below). We also recommend the following sources of information:

Financial Services Authority – share dealing explained

Investment Management Association – investment basics

London Stock Exchange – first time investors

This Is Money – guide to share dealing

 
On-line Share Dealing

Money Extra – guide to online share dealing

On-line Share Dealing Platforms

Barclays

E*Trade

Hargreaves Lansdown

Selftrade

The Share Centre

Advisers and Brokers

Havelock Hunter Stockbrokers

Independent Financial Advisers – how to find local professional advice

London Stock Exchange – locate a broker

Specialist Advisers

Money Can Be Green

Excellent website offering information on green mortgages, pensions, insurance, banking and invesments. Part of the Organic Home network.

Innovest Strategic Value Advisers

Innovest specializes in analyzing companies’ performance on environmental, social, and strategic governance issues, with a particular focus on their impact on competitiveness, profitability, and share price performance. By assessing differentials typically not identified by traditional securities analysis, Innovest’s ratings uncover hidden risks and value potential for investors.