Global Sustainable Fund Flows: Q1 2026 in Review

European inflows return as global ESG demand stabilizes

Global sustainable fund flows turned positive in the first quarter of 2026, recording an estimated USD 3.5 billion in net inflows, following USD 27 billion in outflows in Q4 2025. The turnaround was driven by a sharp rebound in Europe, where sustainable funds attracted more than USD 9 billion in net new money, despite ongoing geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty.

Explore how regional differences are shaping the sustainable investing landscape, with Canada and Australia/New Zealand recording modest inflows, while Asia ex‑Japan continued to see net outflows.

Download the report to learn how regulatory changes and evolving investor preferences are influencing ESG fund flows, product launches, and market dynamics. 

 

 

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