MARKETS11 September 2026· 9 min

ESG and Sustainable Finance: How Green Criteria Are Reshaping Global Investment Strategies

With over $30 trillion in ESG-labeled assets under management globally, sustainable finance has shifted from niche to mainstream. Here's what it means for investors, corporations, and capital markets.

InekIA Editorial Team

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