In 2023, sustainable funds primarily focused on the general integration of sustainability considerations, which was adopted by 91 percent of reporting funds. The integration of social dimensions followed closely, with 84 percent of funds adopting this strategy. Additionally, the integration of governance dimensions and impact investing were embraced by around 80 percent of reporting funds.
Leading investment strategies among sustainable funds worldwide in 2023, by strategy type
*Includes issues related to child labor, diversity and others.
**Includes issues related to executive pay, board diversity, tax and others.
***Includes Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-oriented sectors (e.g. renewable energy, green housing) or capital market instruments (e.g. green bonds, ESG funds) or markets (emerging and developing economies) in ESG investment.
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