The Green Impact Exchange (GIX), the first U.S. exchange dedicated to sustainable investing, has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to begin trading in early 2026.
This approval comes at a time when sustainable investing is facing challenges, with ESG-focused exchange-traded funds recently experiencing significant withdrawals. However, the founders of GIX believe that demand for sustainable investing will continue to grow as investors become more aware of the impacts of climate change.
GIX aims to connect sustainability-conscious investors with companies committed to sustainable and transparent practices, and it will provide a dual listing for these companies.
The exchange's founders note their communication with hundreds of companies that recognize the importance of sustainability for their competitiveness, emphasizing the persistence and growth of this trend.
This move is supported by an increase in investments in emerging climate technology companies. The GIX team sees this approval as a significant advancement for investors and companies interested in sustainability.
