MARKETS24 May 2026· 9 min
ESG & Sustainable Finance: Reshaping Investment Strategies in 2024
With over $30 trillion in ESG-aligned assets under management globally, sustainable finance has moved from niche to mainstream. Here's what every investor and strategist needs to know.
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[3]Climate Bonds Initiative — Sustainable Debt Market Summary 2023
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[6]MSCI — ESG Leaders Index Performance Data 2017-2024
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