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2 ESG Stocks to Buy Right Now

Daniel Foelber2021-04-06

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has become an increasingly popular trend. According to a recent report by Morningstar, net ESG fund inflows reached $51.1 billion in 2020 (a ...

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·2021-04-06
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According to a recent report by Morningstar, net ESG fund inflows reached $51.1 billion in 2020 (a fourth of net bond and stock flows in the U.S.), compared to just $21.4 billion in 2019 and $5.4 billion in 2018. Small and large publicly traded companies now file annual ESG reports in addition to their regular annual reports. These reports vary by industry, but the intention is to measure and track a company's impact on the planet, people, and the fairness of its business practices (compensation, voting rights, etc.). Equinor (NYSE:EQNR) and NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE)lead their respective industries in these categories. Here's what makes both companies great ESG stocks to buy right now.Image source: Getty Images.A quick primerESG investing shouldn't be confused with green energy. Since ESG criteria vary by industry, a solar company isn't automatically given a high rating, just as an oil and gas giant isn't automatically given a low rating. 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And if they can do it in a socially responsible way with good corporate governance, that's even better.Investors familiar with NextEra Energy know that the company has invested heavily in clean energy and carbon reductions. The result has been a 52.2% decrease in carbon emissions between 2005 and 2019 and a 67.5% increase in clean electricity generation. By 2025, NextEra plans to reduce carbon emissions by two-thirds from its 2005 baseline despite a doubling in its electricity generation over that 20-year time frame.NextEra is a great example of a natural gas utility that embraced renewables. Its renewable capacity is quickly gaining speed and is set to eclipse its natural gas capacity in just a few years. Regulated revenue streams add predictability to NextEra's business model. However, heavy spending has taken a toll on the company's performance. Over the last five years, revenue and net income have been nearly flat, while capital expenditures rose close to 60%.NEE Revenue (Annual) data by YChartsInvestors have accepted short-term mediocre performance in favor of long-term growth. NextEra has been a Wall Street darling, handily outperforming the utility sector and the S&P 500 over the last five years. NextEra remains a top-tier ESG stock and an excellent wind energy stock to build a portfolio around.NEE Total Return Level data by YChartsA dynamic duoEquinor and NextEra energy are two examples of companies with roots in fossil fuels that are expanding into renewable energy. However, their AAA ESG scores are due to a lot more than just this environmental push. Equinor has a low-cost, cash cow oil and gas portfolio paired with renewable upside. NextEra energy is my best energy stock for 2021 because it's laying the groundwork for decades of earnings growth from renewable energy sources. 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