GITNUXREPORT 2025

Sustainability In The Financial Service Industry Statistics

Most financial institutions embrace sustainability, boosting growth and climate resilience efforts.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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65% of financial institutions believe that climate-related financial disclosures will be mandatory by 2025

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80% of financial firms have implemented some form of climate risk assessment

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75% of banking executives see climate change as a significant risk to financial stability

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65% of insurers consider climate risk data essential for their underwriting processes

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58% of banks expect stronger regulations on ESG disclosures within the next two years

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52% of financial institutions have integrated climate scenario analysis into their risk management frameworks

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85% of financial institutions acknowledge that climate change impacts are material to their business models

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62% of insurance companies have risk management frameworks that now explicitly consider climate change

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42% of financial institutions consider climate-related financial disclosures as a driver for innovation

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65% of global financial assets are now subject to some form of ESG regulation or oversight

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72% of financial firms believe that climate risk integration enhances their risk mitigation capabilities

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83% of financial services executives agree that climate-related risks are financially material

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65% of banks are increasing transparency related to their carbon footprint and emissions data

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82% of investment firms utilize some form of climate scenario analysis for decision-making

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33% of financial companies have experienced reputational damage due to ESG controversies

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74% of financial services firms report an increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as part of their ESG strategies

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88% of banking leaders view sustainability as a key factor in long-term competitive advantage

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73% of executives believe that sustainability ratings and rankings influence their strategic decisions

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66% of financial institutions are actively engaging stakeholders on ESG issues through regular communication channels

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47% of FINTECH firms are developing products specifically aimed at sustainable investing

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45% of financial firms report that their clients demand more sustainable finance products

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50% of banks have established green finance departments dedicated to sustainable product development

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The global sustainable finance market reached $35 trillion in assets under management in 2023

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The amount of ESG-linked financial products increased by 40% between 2022 and 2023

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60% of global investors prioritize sustainability metrics over traditional financial indicators

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76% of asset owners believe increasing ESG transparency will lead to better investment outcomes

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49% of financial services firms have seen an increase in investor interest in sustainable investing in the last year

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85% of financial institutions have integrated sustainability into their core strategies as of 2023

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70% of millennial investors consider ESG factors when making investment decisions

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60% of financial firms report increased revenue due to sustainability-related products and services

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48% of banks have set net-zero targets for their financed emissions by 2030

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55% of asset managers report adopting sustainable investing strategies across more than half of their portfolios

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90% of financial service leaders believe that sustainability will be a key factor in the industry’s future growth

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42% of financial institutions have adopted green bonds into their funding strategies

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40% of financial services companies are exploring blockchain for sustainable finance applications

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69% of banks have increased their investment in renewable energy projects over the past year

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54% of financial companies are incorporating sustainability criteria into executive compensation packages

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50% of financial institutions have partnered with NGOs or international organizations to enhance their sustainability efforts

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37% of financial services firms use AI to improve ESG data analysis and reporting

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57% of financial companies are developing or have implemented sustainable supply chain policies

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84% of asset managers say they will increase their sustainable investments over the next two years

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78% of financial companies report that sustainability considerations are now embedded in their corporate governance frameworks

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68% of financial institutions are exploring or implementing circular economy models to reduce resource consumption

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61% of financial firms consider biodiversity a critical factor in their sustainability assessments

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58% of financial companies are adopting digital tools to enhance ESG data collection and management

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54% of financial companies have implemented green financing solutions for renewable energy projects

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Key Highlights

85% of financial institutions have integrated sustainability into their core strategies as of 2023
The global sustainable finance market reached $35 trillion in assets under management in 2023
70% of millennial investors consider ESG factors when making investment decisions
60% of financial firms report increased revenue due to sustainability-related products and services
48% of banks have set net-zero targets for their financed emissions by 2030
65% of financial institutions believe that climate-related financial disclosures will be mandatory by 2025
80% of financial firms have implemented some form of climate risk assessment
The amount of ESG-linked financial products increased by 40% between 2022 and 2023
55% of asset managers report adopting sustainable investing strategies across more than half of their portfolios
90% of financial service leaders believe that sustainability will be a key factor in the industry’s future growth
42% of financial institutions have adopted green bonds into their funding strategies
75% of banking executives see climate change as a significant risk to financial stability
65% of insurers consider climate risk data essential for their underwriting processes

As sustainability becomes a defining force transforming the financial services industry, an overwhelming 85% of institutions have woven ESG principles into their core strategies, reflecting a global market now crossing $35 trillion in sustainable assets and capturing the unmissable shift toward greener, more responsible finance.

Climate Risk and Regulatory Compliance

65% of financial institutions believe that climate-related financial disclosures will be mandatory by 2025
80% of financial firms have implemented some form of climate risk assessment
75% of banking executives see climate change as a significant risk to financial stability
65% of insurers consider climate risk data essential for their underwriting processes
58% of banks expect stronger regulations on ESG disclosures within the next two years
52% of financial institutions have integrated climate scenario analysis into their risk management frameworks
85% of financial institutions acknowledge that climate change impacts are material to their business models
62% of insurance companies have risk management frameworks that now explicitly consider climate change
42% of financial institutions consider climate-related financial disclosures as a driver for innovation
65% of global financial assets are now subject to some form of ESG regulation or oversight
72% of financial firms believe that climate risk integration enhances their risk mitigation capabilities
83% of financial services executives agree that climate-related risks are financially material
65% of banks are increasing transparency related to their carbon footprint and emissions data
82% of investment firms utilize some form of climate scenario analysis for decision-making

Climate Risk and Regulatory Compliance Interpretation

With the preponderance of financial institutions recognizing climate risk as both inevitable and financially material—driving mandatory disclosures, regulatory shifts, and innovative strategies—it's clear that the industry is trading its old penchant for profit for a new climate-conscious playbook, even as some still lag behind in translating awareness into action.

Corporate Strategy and Investment in Sustainability

33% of financial companies have experienced reputational damage due to ESG controversies
74% of financial services firms report an increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as part of their ESG strategies
88% of banking leaders view sustainability as a key factor in long-term competitive advantage
73% of executives believe that sustainability ratings and rankings influence their strategic decisions
66% of financial institutions are actively engaging stakeholders on ESG issues through regular communication channels

Corporate Strategy and Investment in Sustainability Interpretation

With two-thirds of financial institutions actively engaging stakeholders on ESG and nearly three-quarters prioritizing DEI, it's clear that in today's finance world, sustainability isn't just ethical but essential for maintaining reputation and competitive edge—unless, of course, ESG controversies are your next reputational pitfall.

ESG Product Development and Customer Engagement

47% of FINTECH firms are developing products specifically aimed at sustainable investing
45% of financial firms report that their clients demand more sustainable finance products
50% of banks have established green finance departments dedicated to sustainable product development

ESG Product Development and Customer Engagement Interpretation

These statistics reveal that the financial industry is not just talking the green talk—nearly half of firms are walking the sustainable walk—with banks leading the charge, signaling that eco-conscious investing is no longer optional but a core financial strategy.

Financial Market Trends and Investor Behavior

The global sustainable finance market reached $35 trillion in assets under management in 2023
The amount of ESG-linked financial products increased by 40% between 2022 and 2023
60% of global investors prioritize sustainability metrics over traditional financial indicators
76% of asset owners believe increasing ESG transparency will lead to better investment outcomes
49% of financial services firms have seen an increase in investor interest in sustainable investing in the last year

Financial Market Trends and Investor Behavior Interpretation

With $35 trillion at stake and 60% of investors now prioritizing ESG metrics over traditional gains, the financial industry’s pivot to sustainability is less of a trend and more of an inevitable shift toward smarter, greener wealth management.

Sustainable Finance Adoption and Integration

85% of financial institutions have integrated sustainability into their core strategies as of 2023
70% of millennial investors consider ESG factors when making investment decisions
60% of financial firms report increased revenue due to sustainability-related products and services
48% of banks have set net-zero targets for their financed emissions by 2030
55% of asset managers report adopting sustainable investing strategies across more than half of their portfolios
90% of financial service leaders believe that sustainability will be a key factor in the industry’s future growth
42% of financial institutions have adopted green bonds into their funding strategies
40% of financial services companies are exploring blockchain for sustainable finance applications
69% of banks have increased their investment in renewable energy projects over the past year
54% of financial companies are incorporating sustainability criteria into executive compensation packages
50% of financial institutions have partnered with NGOs or international organizations to enhance their sustainability efforts
37% of financial services firms use AI to improve ESG data analysis and reporting
57% of financial companies are developing or have implemented sustainable supply chain policies
84% of asset managers say they will increase their sustainable investments over the next two years
78% of financial companies report that sustainability considerations are now embedded in their corporate governance frameworks
68% of financial institutions are exploring or implementing circular economy models to reduce resource consumption
61% of financial firms consider biodiversity a critical factor in their sustainability assessments
58% of financial companies are adopting digital tools to enhance ESG data collection and management
54% of financial companies have implemented green financing solutions for renewable energy projects

Sustainable Finance Adoption and Integration Interpretation

As sustainability swiftly evolves from a strategic choice to an industry imperative—bolstered by nearly universal consensus among financial leaders—it's clear that greening the financial sector is no longer optional but essential for future growth, investment relevance, and planetary health.