**ESG Investing Trends with Key Stocks for 2026**
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing focuses on evaluating companies not only by financial performance but also by their societal and environmental impact. Companies that prioritize ESG practices are increasingly viewed as more resilient against regulatory and environmental risks. As of 2026, NVIDIA, IDEXX Laboratories, and Microsoft are highlighted as top stocks for investors interested in ESG.
NVIDIA aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its operations by fiscal year 2025 and plans to reduce its direct emissions by 50% by 2030. Currently, around 78% of its workforce is male, with significant diversity goals. The company’s shares have increased by 36.9% over the past year, with a projected EPS growth of 55.9% for fiscal 2026.
IDEXX Laboratories is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and aims to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030. In its latest initiatives, the company supports underserved communities and has trained veterinary professionals through extensive education programs. IDXX shares rose by 66% in the past year, with expected earnings growth of 11.7% for fiscal 2026. Microsoft, targeting carbon negativity and waste elimination by 2030, recently secured 19 GW of renewable energy through power purchase agreements. Its shares returned 14.7% in the last year, with a projected EPS growth of 14.4% for fiscal 2026.
