Recent data from Bloomberg shows ESG investing now accounts for over $41 trillion globally, with clean energy equities leading the charge. The S&P Global Clean Energy Index gained 6.4% in Q2 2024, signaling investor appetite for renewable-focused portfolios. “A lot of people, regardless of where they’re at ideologically or politically, see the value in using private sector capital to address social and environmental needs,” said Bouri. Learn more about the sustainable transformation in our jargon busting piece, and how business, practices and the economy are being reshaped. Analysts forecast ESG investing will become mainstream by 2026, with regulatory harmonization across the US, EU, and Asia increasing capital efficiency and transparency in sustainable equity markets.