GITNUXREPORT 2025

Sustainability In The Asset Management Industry Statistics

Majority of asset managers prioritize ESG; market expected to reach $53 trillion.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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69% of asset managers reported increased internal ESG training programs

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50% of asset management firms are planning to increase their sustainable finance departments within the next year

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67% of companies disclose ESG data voluntarily

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68% of asset managers believe ESG disclosures influence investor decisions

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85% of institutional investors consider ESG factors important in their investment decisions

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54% of asset managers view engagement with companies as more effective than exclusion

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Around 30% of institutional investors incorporate climate scenario analysis

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75% of institutional investors have formal ESG investment policies

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51% of institutional investors prioritize climate change mitigation in their ESG strategies

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54% of investors demand greater transparency in ESG reporting from asset managers

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97% of financial institutions agree that climate change poses a material financial risk

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72% of asset managers integrate ESG considerations into their investment processes

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65% of asset management firms have dedicated ESG teams

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Around 40% of assets under management (AUM) are managed with ESG considerations

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50% of asset managers plan to increase their ESG investment strategies in the next two years

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60% of retail investors now prefer sustainable investment options

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78% of asset managers see ESG as a driver for long-term value creation

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48% of asset managers experienced an increase in client demand for ESG products

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80% of asset managers believe climate risk assessment is critical for portfolio management

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34% of global assets are now subjected to sustainable investing criteria

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59% of asset managers plan to incorporate more data analytics to enhance ESG analysis

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55% of asset managers report that ESG considerations have led to better risk-adjusted returns

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Only 20% of ESG funds outperform traditional funds over a five-year horizon

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45% of investors are willing to pay more for sustainable funds

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70% of asset managers believe regulatory change will boost sustainable investing

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82% of asset managers agree that sustainability knowledge is key for future growth

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65% of asset management firms see a need to improve ESG data quality

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90% of asset managers consider ESG integration as essential for compliance with future regulations

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43% of sustainable funds are classified as actively managed

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52% of investors prefer investment products with transparent ESG metrics

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42% of asset managers utilize AI to evaluate ESG risks

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33% of funds available are labeled as 'sustainable' or 'ESG' funds

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58% of asset management firms believe that integrating ESG has positively impacted their client retention

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74% of asset managers assess ESG risks at the portfolio level

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20% of European asset managers work with third-party ESG data vendors

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44% of asset management firms plan to increase their climate-related disclosures by 2024

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63% of active funds now incorporate ESG criteria into their stock selection process

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85% of asset managers classify climate change as a top material risk

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60% of investors believe that companies with strong ESG credentials have better long-term growth prospects

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52% of asset managers measure the success of ESG integration through client satisfaction scores

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43% of asset managers believe ESG factors will be a regulatory requirement across all regions by 2025

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77% of asset managers agree that integrating social factors is vital for comprehensive ESG analysis

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37% of sustainable funds are linked to SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) targets

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69% of asset managers report challenges in standardizing ESG data across regions

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58% of asset management firms offer ESG-focused products to high-net-worth individuals

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46% of firms have increased the percentage of their assets allocated to impact investing

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66% of asset managers view climate risk modeling as a key component of their ESG analysis

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48% of asset managers track ESG performance indicators annually

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38% of asset management firms are developing proprietary ESG scoring systems

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70% of new fund launches in 2023 were labeled as sustainable or ESG-themed

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44% of asset management leaders cite ESG integration as a core part of corporate strategy

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62% of retail investors hold investments in socially responsible funds

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54% of asset managers have integrated ESG factors into their remuneration policies

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55% of sustainability-focused funds include fossil fuel restrictions

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79% of asset managers view climate change as an investment risk and opportunity

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60% of stakeholders believe collaboration across industry is essential to achieving sustainability goals

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45% of firms report increasing investments in ESG data infrastructure

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73% of asset managers plan to expand their ESG product offerings by 2024

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83% of asset managers see the integration of social issues as increasingly important

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29% of global assets are managed under some form of impact investing

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The global ESG asset management market is projected to reach $53 trillion by 2025

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The number of ESG ETFs grew by 35% in 2023

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The volume of ESG-related corporate bond issuance increased by 25% in 2023

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Key Highlights

72% of asset managers integrate ESG considerations into their investment processes
The global ESG asset management market is projected to reach $53 trillion by 2025
85% of institutional investors consider ESG factors important in their investment decisions
65% of asset management firms have dedicated ESG teams
Around 40% of assets under management (AUM) are managed with ESG considerations
50% of asset managers plan to increase their ESG investment strategies in the next two years
60% of retail investors now prefer sustainable investment options
78% of asset managers see ESG as a driver for long-term value creation
48% of asset managers experienced an increase in client demand for ESG products
80% of asset managers believe climate risk assessment is critical for portfolio management
34% of global assets are now subjected to sustainable investing criteria
59% of asset managers plan to incorporate more data analytics to enhance ESG analysis
55% of asset managers report that ESG considerations have led to better risk-adjusted returns

Sustainability is revolutionizing the asset management industry, with over 70% of firms integrating ESG criteria and global ESG assets projected to hit $53 trillion by 2025, signaling a seismic shift toward long-term, responsible investing.

Asset Management Firm Strategies

69% of asset managers reported increased internal ESG training programs
50% of asset management firms are planning to increase their sustainable finance departments within the next year

Asset Management Firm Strategies Interpretation

With nearly seven out of ten asset managers ramping up internal ESG training and half planning to expand their sustainable finance teams, the industry is clearly investing in a greener, more informed future—though only time will tell if these efforts translate into genuine sustainable change or just good branding.

ESG Disclosures and Reporting

67% of companies disclose ESG data voluntarily
68% of asset managers believe ESG disclosures influence investor decisions

ESG Disclosures and Reporting Interpretation

With 67% of companies voluntarily disclosing ESG data and 68% of asset managers acknowledging its influence on investor decisions, sustainability has clearly shifted from a moral choice to a strategic imperative in the asset management industry.

Institutional Investor Engagement

85% of institutional investors consider ESG factors important in their investment decisions
54% of asset managers view engagement with companies as more effective than exclusion
Around 30% of institutional investors incorporate climate scenario analysis
75% of institutional investors have formal ESG investment policies
51% of institutional investors prioritize climate change mitigation in their ESG strategies
54% of investors demand greater transparency in ESG reporting from asset managers
97% of financial institutions agree that climate change poses a material financial risk

Institutional Investor Engagement Interpretation

With nearly all financial institutions acknowledging climate change as a material risk and over half demanding greater ESG transparency, the asset management industry is clearly shifting from greenwashing to genuine accountability—though the debate over engagement versus exclusion continues to shape its future trajectory.

Market Adoption and Integration

72% of asset managers integrate ESG considerations into their investment processes
65% of asset management firms have dedicated ESG teams
Around 40% of assets under management (AUM) are managed with ESG considerations
50% of asset managers plan to increase their ESG investment strategies in the next two years
60% of retail investors now prefer sustainable investment options
78% of asset managers see ESG as a driver for long-term value creation
48% of asset managers experienced an increase in client demand for ESG products
80% of asset managers believe climate risk assessment is critical for portfolio management
34% of global assets are now subjected to sustainable investing criteria
59% of asset managers plan to incorporate more data analytics to enhance ESG analysis
55% of asset managers report that ESG considerations have led to better risk-adjusted returns
Only 20% of ESG funds outperform traditional funds over a five-year horizon
45% of investors are willing to pay more for sustainable funds
70% of asset managers believe regulatory change will boost sustainable investing
82% of asset managers agree that sustainability knowledge is key for future growth
65% of asset management firms see a need to improve ESG data quality
90% of asset managers consider ESG integration as essential for compliance with future regulations
43% of sustainable funds are classified as actively managed
52% of investors prefer investment products with transparent ESG metrics
42% of asset managers utilize AI to evaluate ESG risks
33% of funds available are labeled as 'sustainable' or 'ESG' funds
58% of asset management firms believe that integrating ESG has positively impacted their client retention
74% of asset managers assess ESG risks at the portfolio level
20% of European asset managers work with third-party ESG data vendors
44% of asset management firms plan to increase their climate-related disclosures by 2024
63% of active funds now incorporate ESG criteria into their stock selection process
85% of asset managers classify climate change as a top material risk
60% of investors believe that companies with strong ESG credentials have better long-term growth prospects
52% of asset managers measure the success of ESG integration through client satisfaction scores
43% of asset managers believe ESG factors will be a regulatory requirement across all regions by 2025
77% of asset managers agree that integrating social factors is vital for comprehensive ESG analysis
37% of sustainable funds are linked to SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) targets
69% of asset managers report challenges in standardizing ESG data across regions
58% of asset management firms offer ESG-focused products to high-net-worth individuals
46% of firms have increased the percentage of their assets allocated to impact investing
66% of asset managers view climate risk modeling as a key component of their ESG analysis
48% of asset managers track ESG performance indicators annually
38% of asset management firms are developing proprietary ESG scoring systems
70% of new fund launches in 2023 were labeled as sustainable or ESG-themed
44% of asset management leaders cite ESG integration as a core part of corporate strategy
62% of retail investors hold investments in socially responsible funds
54% of asset managers have integrated ESG factors into their remuneration policies
55% of sustainability-focused funds include fossil fuel restrictions
79% of asset managers view climate change as an investment risk and opportunity
60% of stakeholders believe collaboration across industry is essential to achieving sustainability goals
45% of firms report increasing investments in ESG data infrastructure
73% of asset managers plan to expand their ESG product offerings by 2024
83% of asset managers see the integration of social issues as increasingly important
29% of global assets are managed under some form of impact investing

Market Adoption and Integration Interpretation

Amid mounting investor demand and regulatory pressures, over 70% of asset managers are now weaving ESG considerations into their strategies—asserting that sustainable investing is not just good ethics but also essential for long-term value, even as challenges in data standardization and performance benchmarks remind us that ESG's perfect storm is still a work in progress.

Market Growth and Projections

The global ESG asset management market is projected to reach $53 trillion by 2025
The number of ESG ETFs grew by 35% in 2023
The volume of ESG-related corporate bond issuance increased by 25% in 2023

Market Growth and Projections Interpretation

With the ESG tide swelling to an estimated $53 trillion by 2025, a 35% jump in ESG ETFs, and a 25% surge in ESG corporate bonds in 2023, the asset management industry is not just riding the wave of sustainability—it's becoming the currents shaping the financial future.