November 2025 Sustainable Finance Snapshot

Recent announcements from leading banks and asset managers centered on sharpening existing strategies, tackling nature and transition risks head-on, and delivering the concrete climate alignment that clients are now actively demanding.

This monthly bulletin pulls together official reports, public statements, and fresh research as a quick-look snapshot.

Strategy Announcements

• Deutsche Bank's Sustainable Finance Expansion: The bank updated its strategy to target transition finance opportunities, emphasizing scalable climate solutions in the global market.

• UBS's Resilient Investing Advocacy: UBS advocates for resilient sustainable investing across equities, bonds, alternatives, and private markets, emphasizing ESG strategies and climate tech opportunities.

• GSAM's Sustainable Investing Reset: GSAM reports sustainable investing is undergoing a reset, with investors shifting focus to substance, resilience, and economic fundamentals.

• Amundi's Mandate Inflow Expectations: Amundi says it’s expecting to see more inflows as a result of ongoing adjustments in institutional mandates triggered by a growing desire to manage climate risk.

• BNY Mellon's Nature Risk Focus: BNY Mellon highlights nature-related financial risks in its recent analysis.

• Crédit Agricole's Green Financing Commitment: The French bank pledged a 90/10 green-to-brown financing ratio by 2028, aiming to prioritize regenerative economies over emissions reduction alone.

  
  

Insights and Surveys

• NYC Comptroller's Pension Recommendation: NYC Comptroller Lander recommends pension boards drop BlackRock, Fidelity, and PanAgora due to inadequate decarbonization plans.

• JP Morgan's Climate Report: JP Morgan released a report on climate intuition, exploring resilience where climate change and national security intersect.

• Morgan Stanley's Investor Survey: A Morgan Stanley survey found 86% of asset owners planning to increase sustainable investments, with 90% viewing it as a key differentiator for managers.

• Capital Group's ESG Global Study: In Capital Group's 2025 ESG Global Study, 60% of investors show strong conviction in energy transition opportunities as a top sustainable theme.

  
  

Investments and Commitments

• Just Climate's Natural Climate Solutions: Climate-focused investor Just Climate raised $375 million, including $200 million from firms like RBC and Achmea, for investments in nature-based solutions.