Our Scans · (FS.9.00) Sustainable & Green Finance · Weekly Summary

• [New] Fastest-Growing Region: North America is expected to register the highest growth rate, supported by technological advancements in land-based recirculating aquaculture systems, increasing venture capital investment, and policy support for sustainable offshore farming. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Sustainable finance is not an isolated phenomenon, but an evolution that is going to continue. Morgan Stanley Australia
• [New] Sustainable funds outperformed traditional peer funds and reduced investment risk during coronavirus. Morgan Stanley Australia
• [New] The current state of sustainable investing in late 2025 is marked by robust expansion, with projections indicating that globally managed assets under ESG strategies could surpass $40 trillion by 2030. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Excessive simplification could undermine reporting credibility and consistency with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. Gibson Dunn
• [New] The EU Commission has announced delays and warned of further revisions to a series of sustainable finance regulations. FTI Strategic Communications
• [New] The IMO's carbon pricing mechanism and the U.S. push for domestic shipbuilding could create tailwinds for companies investing in green tech and infrastructure. Ainvest
• The inaugural African Mining Week 2026 affirmed its position as the definitive platform to accelerate investment, technology adoption, and sustainable growth in Africa's mining sector. African Mining Week 2025
• Policymakers and senior officials will share actionable insights into infrastructure readiness, investment frameworks, and sustainable mobility initiatives shaping Indonesia's rapidly evolving EV and transport landscape. Vulcan Post
• Near-term milestones include completing a mobility incubator prototype, climate and green bond certification, and a France pilot fleet in 2026. Automotive World
• The UK will continue to advocate for investment as a driver of sustainable development, alongside gender equality and climate-smart trade policies. GOV.UK
• Emergence of innovative asset classes: Growth in carbon markets (US billion), biodiversity credits, and impact investing reflect new opportunities for sustainable private finance. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• Baku-Belem Roadmap to Trillion: A proposed roadmap aims to mobilize trillion in climate finance by 2035 through public-private coordination and innovative green instruments. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• It remains to be seen whether investment in green technologies will continue to grow in 2026.
• Drawing on Kenya as a case study, where nearly 40% of food is lost due to lack of reliable cold storage, Zuberi outlined the $2.1 billion investment opportunity in sustainable cold chains. Cool Coalition
• Green Investment: Over 40% of leading gold mining companies plan to invest $500 million in sustainability by 2025 - a figure set to rise globally. Farmonaut
• Ofgem approved Eastern Green Link 2 - at £4.3 billion it will be the single, largest-ever investment in electricity transmission infrastructure in Great Britain. GOV.UK
• The investment program could create 38 million green jobs in Africa by 2030, the EU estimates. Wired
• The NSFH aims to mobilize EUR 1.5 billion by 2030 to support scalable projects and innovative green finance instruments, while SGP III aims to support agroforestry, eco-tourism, alternative livelihoods, and inclusive governance models with a budget of EUR 20 million. Gibson Dunn
• Record investment in EVs and batteries In 2024, $19.6 billion was channelled into sustainable mobility, with EVs projected to reach 40 million annual units by 2030. Consultancy.eu
• Sovereigns and corporates are expected to expand issuance in 2026, reinforcing fixed income as the workhorse of sustainable finance. TrustNet

Last updated: 04 November 2025