NEXT GENERATION ESG
Introducing the Green Light List
The Traffic Light™ System classifies companies by what they do — not what they say. Using taxonomy-based reporting, it brings scientific precision to sustainability claims. With the Green Light List now live, you can explore companies that meet the world’s strictest environmental and social benchmarks.
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Next-Generation ESG
Built entirely on the Taxonomy and aligned with regulatory standards, our classification replaces outdated ESG scores with verifiable criteria — finally, a system that defines what sustainable actually means.
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Verified Companies
From semiconductors to renewables, every company listed meets strict thresholds for taxonomy-aligned revenue, no fossil fuel expansion, and adherence to social safeguards. You’ll find leaders, not greenwashers.
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Tolerance for Greenwashing
No vague claims. No unchecked metrics. Only companies that prove — with data — that they meet the world’s highest sustainability filters. Our lists are transparent, regulatory-backed, and open for review.
Our criteria
Every company in the Green Light List must meet a clear set of minimum requirements. These include: at least 55% of revenue stemming from taxonomy-aligned activities, exclusions inspired by the EU’s Paris-Aligned Benchmark (PAB), and compliance with strong social safeguards. This approach ensures that every company selected contributes meaningfully to a more sustainable and equitable economy.
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At Least 55% - Sustainability That's Measurable.
When we say “55% taxonomy aligned,” we mean the majority of a company’s revenue must come from business activities officially recognized as environmentally sustainable. That includes alignment with the EU Taxonomy or other accepted science-based taxonomies. Companies aren’t just greening the edges — they’re building their core business around climate-positive and socially responsible practice
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PAB-Inspired Exclusions — No Dirty Secrets
Our criteria are inspired by the Paris-Aligned Benchmark exclusions — but adapted to reflect our broader social and environmental values. That means companies with any revenue from coal or oil, or those involved in controversial weapons and tobacco, are excluded. Importantly, we also require alignment with Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS), including ILO conventions and human rights guidelines.
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No New Fossil Infrastructure
We apply a strict screen: any company actively developing new fossil fuel infrastructure — coal, oil, or gas — is excluded from the Green Light List. This ensures capital flows to forward-facing companies that are building durable, low-carbon solutions, not those expanding yesterday’s energy systems.
The Traffic Light™ System: One Framework, Three Signals
We’re building a practical classification system for sustainability — grounded in taxonomy data and aligned with global best practices.
The Green Light List is already live. It identifies companies that meet strict sustainability criteria: majority taxonomy-aligned revenue, alignment with key exclusions, and adherence to Minimum Social Safeguards.
Criteria for the Amber List (for companies making credible progress) and the Red List (for those not meeting minimum standards) are under active development — with input from civil society, investors, and policy experts. This three-tiered framework is designed to help investors and institutions understand sustainability performance at a glance — and make confident, data-informed decisions.
Some Sustainable Companies We Love
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Ørsted
A global leader in renewable energy, Ørsted is driving the transition from fossil fuels to wind and solar power, with a mission to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.
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Aixtron
A global technology leader in equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, supplying deposition systems used in power electronics, LEDs, and optoelectronics. The company's products enable efficient energy use across sectors including mobility, communication, and lighting.
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Nordex
A leading manufacturer of wind turbines, develops and installs innovative, high-efficiency wind energy solutions, driving the global transition to renewable power with a strong commitment to sustainability.
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AMAG
A leading producer of high-quality, low-carbon aluminum, AMAG AG focuses on recycling and sustainable production processes to reduce emissions and support the circular economy in the aluminum industry.
Explore the Green Light List
Discover companies that meet robust sustainability criteria across global taxonomies. The Green Light List is live — with Amber and Red Lists coming soon.
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