🌿 SGX iEdge SG ESG Leaders Index – Full Stock List & Market Cap (2025)
Looking through the prism of sustainability, the iEdge SG ESG Leaders Index shines a spotlight on Singapore-listed companies with strong Environmental, Social, and Governance records. There are 67 constituents as of mid-2025, reflecting a broad cross-section of sectors—with green leaders in real estate, industrials, consumer, finance, telecom, and more. This index has outperformed Singapore’s broader market recently, thanks to growing investor interest in renewables and sustainable operations.
🔝 Top 15 ESG Leaders by Market Cap
These are the heaviest-weight stocks in the index, measured by their approximate free-float market caps:
| Rank | Company | Ticker | Market Cap (S$ Billion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DBS Group Holdings | D05 | ~100 |
| 2 | OCBC Bank | O39 | ~60 |
| 3 | UOB | U11 | ~50 |
| 4 | Singtel | Z74 | ~35 |
| 5 | Keppel Corporation | BN4 | ~11 |
| 6 | Singapore Exchange | S68 | ~11 |
| 7 | Ascendas REIT | A17U | ~10.6 |
| 8 | Genting Singapore | G13 | ~9.2 |
| 9 | Mapletree Logistics Trust | M44U | ~6.8 |
| 10 | Mapletree Industrial Trust | ME8U | ~5.6 |
| 11 | Keppel REIT | K71U | ~3.5 |
| 12 | StarHub | CC3 | ~2.5 |
| 13 | Sheng Siong Group | OV8 | ~2.3 |
| 14 | Singapore Post | S08 | ~1.7 |
| 15 | SIA Engineering Co. | S59 | ~2.0 |
These top names showcase why the ESG Index leans heavily into large-cap financials, telecommunication, and industrials—all firms balancing scale with sustainable practices.
🧩 Sector Breakdown
The index is well-diversified across sectors, visually aligning with sustainable themes:
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Real Estate & REITs – 20–30% weight
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Industrials & Engineering – ~30%
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Consumer Staples & Discretionary – ~20%
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Financials – ~11%
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Telecom, Utilities, Materials, Tech, Healthcare – Remaining 15–20%, including niche green innovators
That kind of spread ensures investors get exposure to both yield-generating and growth-focused ESG names.
🌱 Why ESG Leaders Matter
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Consistent outperformance: ESG-heavy firms like Keppel, Sembcorp, and Yangzijiang have outpaced benchmarks recently, riding strong gains in renewables and clean-energy segments.
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Institutional inflows: Around 23 ESG leaders have drawn steady inflows since spring 2025, showing real capital interest behind those sustainability credentials.
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Balanced mix: The combination of mega-caps and mid-sized names keeps the index anchored in stability while showcasing rising sustainable champions.
📝 Final Thoughts
The iEdge SG ESG Leaders Index offers a well-curated, high-conviction portfolio of Singapore-listed companies leading on sustainability. If you’re tracking green investment themes or building a more responsible portfolio, this is a go-to benchmark.