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Climate Concerns Still Top Of Mind For Investors

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A 2026 global survey of asset owners reveals climate concerns remain the dominant investment priority, with sustainable strategies gaining momentum despite economic volatility. Institutional investors are increasingly integrating ESG factors into core decision-making. Energy transition investments lead sustainable allocation trends, as asset owners prioritize renewable infrastructure and low-carbon technologies. The shift reflects both regulatory pressures and long-term profitability expectations in clean energy sectors. Financial performance and risk mitigation now drive sustainable investment adoption more than ethical considerations alone. Survey data shows 78% of respondents cite risk management as the primary motivator for ESG integration. Index providers report surging demand for climate-aligned benchmarks, with asset managers using them to structure ETFs, derivatives, and structured products. Custom indices tracking carbon footprints and green revenue streams are proliferating. The findings counter narratives of ESG backlash, showing institutional commitment to sustainability remains strong. Over 60% of surveyed firms plan to increase allocations to climate solutions within two years.
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FTSE Russell1.05K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(17min)CommentsSummaryWe run this global annual asset owner survey to help us better understand priorities, strategies, adoption of sustainable investment.Our survey results indicate that sustainable investment is very much alive and well.Energy and the energy transition continue to be a really key theme for investors broadly and the asset owners that we surveyed.We're certainly seeing financial performance and also risk management as being top drivers for what we're seeing in terms of sustainable investment practices. Thx4Stock/iStock via Getty Images Paul Amery: Welcome to Index Ideas from FTSE Russell. I'm Paul Amery, your podcast host. In this podcast we explore index ideas that can help you address real-world investment themes and challenges. We look into how indices are builtThis article was written byFTSE Russell1.05K FollowersFollowFTSE Russell is a leading global provider of index and benchmark solutions, spanning diverse asset classes and investment objectives. As a trusted investment partner we help investors make better-informed investment decisions, manage risk, and seize opportunities.Market participants look to us for our expertise in developing and managing global index solutions across asset classes. Asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks choose FTSE Russell solutions to benchmark their investment performance and create investment funds, ETFs, structured products, and index-based derivatives. Our clients use our solutions for asset allocation, investment strategy analysis and risk management, and value us for our robust governance process and operational integrity.For over 40 years we have been at the forefront of driving change for the investor, always innovating to shape the next generation of benchmarks and investment solutions that open up new opportunities for the global investment community.

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