[New] Global sustainable finance issuance is expected to reach $1.621 trillion in 2026, including $700 billion in green bonds and $255 billion in green loans.
MEXC
[New] The green hydrogen economy is attracting substantial long-term capital commitments, with projected cumulative investment between $2.5 trillion and $11.7 trillion by 2050.
AOL
[New] Poland could benefit from the EU's Green Deal by receiving EUR 30 billion from cohesion funds for its energy transition, for example, through the construction of a nuclear power plant in Zarnowiec using French EDF technology, bypassing U.S.-based Westinghouse.
MILMAG
[New] Without the United States, global climate funds such as the Green Climate Fund could lose up to 2 billion USD annually, placing additional obligations on the EU.
MILMAG
[New] Although investment in sectors like mobility (EVs) and clean energy will likely continue to grow in 2026, despite Trump's assertion that wind power investment is a new green scam, there are other areas of climate tech that will probably receive a lot more focus over the course of 2026 and beyond.
Springwise
[New] We expect EMEA corporates to issue US$320bn of sustainable loans and bonds in 2026.
ING Think
[New] Debt refinancing and the regulatory initiatives of some US states could incentivise corporates to further investigate green instruments to finance projects.
ING Think
[New] Between 2017 and 2025, European utilities doubled their investment, and more efforts are needed to reach the 2040 sustainable energy targets across the European Union.
ING Think
The principles of a just transition to a low-carbon and net zero economy to mitigate systemic risk, adhere to human rights standards and support sustainable value creation are embedded in NYCERS' Investment Beliefs as well as global and national policies.
Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
SAFCo plans to use a passenger levy to fund the purchase of green jet fuel, aiming for SAF to make up 1% of jet fuel at Changi and Seletar airports in 2026, rising to 3% to 5% by 2030.
ST
The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group in Hong Kong has agreed a new set of priorities for 2026 to 2028, setting out the next phase of work on climate - and sustainability-related finance that will affect banks, insurers, and other financial institutions.
Insurance Business
We expect total non-financial corporates to issue US$640bn in sustainable debt (loans and bonds) in 2026, a 10% increase compared with 2025 but still below 2024's total, which reached US$687bn.
ING Think
Green bonds and loans are expected to grow to US$700bn and US$255bn of issuance in 2026, respectively.
ING Think
Latin and South America's non-financial corporates could use US$30bn of sustainable debt to finance capital expenditure.
ING Think
Jupiter Strategic Bond fund managers go further, suggesting a sharp fall in domestic inflation could green light the Bank to implement four interest rate cuts in 2026.
Morningstar, Inc.
In 2026, sustainable bond issuance is expected to exceed USD 1 trillion, fueled by higher redemptions, continued investment in the energy transition aligned with 2030 targets, and rising energy demand associated with economy wide-electrification and AI-related infrastructure needs.
Natixis - Natixis CIB
ESG assets under management top $40 trillion by 2030; green bonds hit $700 billion in 2024.
WebProNews
Investor Note: Investment in smart sprinkler systems and precision irrigation technologies is predicted to grow by 20% annually through 2028, driven by the need for sustainable and data-driven farming solutions.
Farmonaut
The trial, which includes Google, state investment firm Temasek and Singapore Airlines, will support Singapore's aim to increasingly favour green jet fuel.
Macau Business
By 2026, sustainable finance will integrate AI for precise impact analytics, fostering composable ESG platforms that scale green investments, mitigate climate risks, and position leaders in a net-zero economy through tokenized green assets and transparent governance.
M2P Fintech
Beyond conventional green bonds, 2026 will see the maturation of innovative financing tools.
The Star
Last updated: 17 February 2026
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