GITNUXREPORT 2026

Sustainability In The Securities Industry Statistics

From US$ 65.2 billion in projected ESG data and analytics growth to 83% of firms flagging data availability as the biggest reporting and analytics bottleneck, this page shows why sustainability progress is speeding up even as implementation hits real friction. It also connects hard infrastructure metrics like dedicated sustainability functions and Scope 1 and 2 disclosure expectations to the latest enforcement, software, and adoption trends shaping how securities firms will be measured.

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68% of firms in the global sample reported they have or plan to have a dedicated sustainability function by 2024 (S&P Global Ratings, 2022).

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36% of surveyed firms reported that sustainable finance considerations are integrated into their credit processes (OECD survey data on ESG integration, 2021).

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US$ 65.2 billion sustainable finance market size for ESG data and analytics was projected globally for 2022 (vendor market study).

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US$ 8.0 billion global market for ESG software was projected for 2022 (IMARC group market study, 2022).

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US$ 12.0 billion global market for sustainability performance management software was projected for 2022 (Sustainability software market study).

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US$ 29.0 billion global market size for ESG reporting software was projected for 2023 (industry research forecast).

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US$ 27.4 billion global ESG investing market size was estimated for 2021 (VynZ Research / report cited in press).

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US$ 16.4 billion in sustainable fund inflows were reported globally in 2022 (Morningstar sustainability flows report).

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US$ 25.9 billion sustainable fund inflows were reported globally in 2023 (Morningstar sustainability flows, 2023).

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1,000+ organizations disclosed climate information through CDP’s platform in 2022 (reporting adoption metric).

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77% of asset managers used ESG data from third-party providers for decision-making in 2021 (OECD/industry survey).

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Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has been adopted by thousands of organizations; 3,900+ were TCFD supporters globally by 2024 (TCFD supporter count).

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The Equator Principles Association reported 126 financial institutions adopted the Equator Principles by 2023 (membership/adoption metric).

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As of 2023, 370+ banks had committed to align with the UNEP FI Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB signatories count).

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The SEC’s climate disclosure rule was finalized in March 2024, requiring Scope 1 and Scope 2 disclosure (with phased compliance); legal text and dates are measurable performance compliance metrics.

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In the UK, 73% of FTSE 100 companies disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions in their annual reports (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures analysis, 2021).

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In the U.S., 2023 SEC enforcement actions included 1 ESG-related case involving misleading sustainability claims (SEC enforcement data search results aggregated by SEC; see case count).

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The EU CSRD impact assessment estimated additional costs for large undertakings of about EUR 1,000–5,000 per employee for reporting maturity (range; CSRD impact estimate).

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IFRS sustainability reporting readiness studies show that data collection and controls typically represent the largest cost driver at 35% of total project effort (IFRS/Big4 readiness assessment report).

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83% of firms cited data availability as the biggest obstacle to ESG reporting and analytics (S&P Global ESG data and reporting survey, 2023).

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100+ countries referenced or began implementing aspects of the TNFD framework by end-2023 (TNFD Secretariat adoption update, 2023).

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 11, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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By 2025, 68% of firms in the global sample say they have or plan to have a dedicated sustainability function, yet only 36% report that sustainable finance is actually integrated into credit processes. Meanwhile, markets are scaling hard with ESG data, software, and inflows, but data availability remains the biggest bottleneck at 83%. This mismatch is exactly where the most telling signals in sustainability across the securities industry start to emerge.

Key Takeaways

68% of firms in the global sample reported they have or plan to have a dedicated sustainability function by 2024 (S&P Global Ratings, 2022).
36% of surveyed firms reported that sustainable finance considerations are integrated into their credit processes (OECD survey data on ESG integration, 2021).
US$ 65.2 billion sustainable finance market size for ESG data and analytics was projected globally for 2022 (vendor market study).
US$ 8.0 billion global market for ESG software was projected for 2022 (IMARC group market study, 2022).
US$ 12.0 billion global market for sustainability performance management software was projected for 2022 (Sustainability software market study).
1,000+ organizations disclosed climate information through CDP’s platform in 2022 (reporting adoption metric).
77% of asset managers used ESG data from third-party providers for decision-making in 2021 (OECD/industry survey).
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has been adopted by thousands of organizations; 3,900+ were TCFD supporters globally by 2024 (TCFD supporter count).
The SEC’s climate disclosure rule was finalized in March 2024, requiring Scope 1 and Scope 2 disclosure (with phased compliance); legal text and dates are measurable performance compliance metrics.
In the UK, 73% of FTSE 100 companies disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions in their annual reports (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures analysis, 2021).
In the U.S., 2023 SEC enforcement actions included 1 ESG-related case involving misleading sustainability claims (SEC enforcement data search results aggregated by SEC; see case count).
The EU CSRD impact assessment estimated additional costs for large undertakings of about EUR 1,000–5,000 per employee for reporting maturity (range; CSRD impact estimate).
IFRS sustainability reporting readiness studies show that data collection and controls typically represent the largest cost driver at 35% of total project effort (IFRS/Big4 readiness assessment report).
83% of firms cited data availability as the biggest obstacle to ESG reporting and analytics (S&P Global ESG data and reporting survey, 2023).
100+ countries referenced or began implementing aspects of the TNFD framework by end-2023 (TNFD Secretariat adoption update, 2023).

Firms are accelerating sustainability integration, reporting, and technology adoption despite persistent data availability gaps.

Industry Trends

168% of firms in the global sample reported they have or plan to have a dedicated sustainability function by 2024 (S&P Global Ratings, 2022).[1]

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236% of surveyed firms reported that sustainable finance considerations are integrated into their credit processes (OECD survey data on ESG integration, 2021).[2]

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Industry Trends Interpretation

For the Industry Trends angle, the rapid institutionalization of sustainability is clear as 68% of global firms report they have or will have a dedicated sustainability function by 2024 and 36% already integrate sustainable finance considerations into their credit processes.

Market Size

1US$ 65.2 billion sustainable finance market size for ESG data and analytics was projected globally for 2022 (vendor market study).[3]

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2US$ 8.0 billion global market for ESG software was projected for 2022 (IMARC group market study, 2022).[4]

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3US$ 12.0 billion global market for sustainability performance management software was projected for 2022 (Sustainability software market study).[5]

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4US$ 29.0 billion global market size for ESG reporting software was projected for 2023 (industry research forecast).[6]

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5US$ 27.4 billion global ESG investing market size was estimated for 2021 (VynZ Research / report cited in press).[7]

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6US$ 16.4 billion in sustainable fund inflows were reported globally in 2022 (Morningstar sustainability flows report).[8]

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7US$ 25.9 billion sustainable fund inflows were reported globally in 2023 (Morningstar sustainability flows, 2023).[9]

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Market Size Interpretation

In the market size category, the global sustainability software and ESG investing landscape is scaling quickly, with sustainable fund inflows rising from US$16.4 billion in 2022 to US$25.9 billion in 2023 alongside large projected tech markets such as US$29.0 billion in ESG reporting software for 2023 and US$8.0 billion for ESG software in 2022.

User Adoption

11,000+ organizations disclosed climate information through CDP’s platform in 2022 (reporting adoption metric).[10]

Directional

277% of asset managers used ESG data from third-party providers for decision-making in 2021 (OECD/industry survey).[11]

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3Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has been adopted by thousands of organizations; 3,900+ were TCFD supporters globally by 2024 (TCFD supporter count).[12]

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4The Equator Principles Association reported 126 financial institutions adopted the Equator Principles by 2023 (membership/adoption metric).[13]

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5As of 2023, 370+ banks had committed to align with the UNEP FI Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB signatories count).[14]

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User Adoption Interpretation

User adoption of sustainability tools is accelerating fast, with 1,000+ organizations using CDP to disclose climate information in 2022 and 3,900+ organizations supporting TCFD globally by 2024, alongside broad uptake of ESG data and responsible financing frameworks like the Equator Principles and UNEP FI.

Performance Metrics

1The SEC’s climate disclosure rule was finalized in March 2024, requiring Scope 1 and Scope 2 disclosure (with phased compliance); legal text and dates are measurable performance compliance metrics.[15]

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2In the UK, 73% of FTSE 100 companies disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions in their annual reports (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures analysis, 2021).[16]

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3In the U.S., 2023 SEC enforcement actions included 1 ESG-related case involving misleading sustainability claims (SEC enforcement data search results aggregated by SEC; see case count).[17]

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Performance Metrics Interpretation

From a performance metrics perspective, the landscape is tightening quickly, with the SEC finalizing March 2024 rules that mandate phased Scope 1 and Scope 2 disclosure and the UK showing strong progress at 73% of FTSE 100 firms disclosing those emissions, while U.S. enforcement in 2023 still found at least one ESG-related case tied to misleading sustainability claims.

Cost Analysis

1The EU CSRD impact assessment estimated additional costs for large undertakings of about EUR 1,000–5,000 per employee for reporting maturity (range; CSRD impact estimate).[18]

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2IFRS sustainability reporting readiness studies show that data collection and controls typically represent the largest cost driver at 35% of total project effort (IFRS/Big4 readiness assessment report).[19]

Directional

383% of firms cited data availability as the biggest obstacle to ESG reporting and analytics (S&P Global ESG data and reporting survey, 2023).[20]

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Cost Analysis Interpretation

Cost analysis shows that the biggest expense comes from data collection and controls at 35% of total project effort while firms most often struggle with data availability as a barrier, and CSRD reporting maturity adds roughly EUR 1,000 to 5,000 per employee for large undertakings.

Standards & Ecosystem

1100+ countries referenced or began implementing aspects of the TNFD framework by end-2023 (TNFD Secretariat adoption update, 2023).[21]

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Standards & Ecosystem Interpretation

By the end of 2023, more than 100 countries had referenced or begun implementing parts of the TNFD framework, signaling rapid momentum toward shared standards and a strengthening ecosystem for sustainability reporting across the securities industry.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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