Thematic ESG investing trends show strong momentum in Q2 2024, with renewable energy ETFs gaining 8.7% month-to-date, outperforming the broader S&P 500 ESG index by 3.2%. Analysts expect sustained inflows due to tightening EU carbon regulations. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here . You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following . ESG renewable energy storage companies posted a 13% gain in thematic ESG investing portfolios after battery capacity forecasts increased 25% for