Institutional Investors Deepen Commitment to ESG Amid Low-Carbon Transition
BNP Paribas’ latest ESG survey reveals 420 institutional investors managing $33.8 trillion are refining sustainable investment strategies, with private capital managers increasingly targeting low-carbon economy opportunities. The fifth biennial study highlights a strategic shift from broad ESG principles to specific impact themes that balance returns with measurable environmental outcomes.
Asset owners and managers across 29 countries now prioritize thematic investments that align with climate transition goals, according to the bank’s Securities Services division. This evolution reflects growing sophistication in deploying capital where financial performance and sustainability objectives converge.