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Sustainable investing: Net inflows and relative returns slide

Outflows from the US may not be surprising, but the same is being observed elsewhere in the world

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Genevieve Cua

Genevieve Cua

Published Wed, May 13, 2026 · 07:00 AM
    • Renewables are a bright spot for sustainable investment funds, as energy security concerns prompt governments and corporates to diversify their energy sources.
    • Renewables are a bright spot for sustainable investment funds, as energy security concerns prompt governments and corporates to diversify their energy sources. IMAGE: PIXABAY

    [SINGAPORE] Is sustainable investing on the rise or in retreat? It depends on which data set you examine.

    Morningstar Sustainalytics’ data on inflows and returns from sustainable investments paints a negative picture. Amundi Asset Management’s data is somewhat more optimistic.

    Fund flows data from Morningstar reflects net outflows from global sustainable funds in 2025 of US$84 billion, compared to net inflows of US$38 billion in 2024.

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