Authors
Anders Nordheim, Eva Hammer and Others
This study shows that sustainable investments by European HNWIs have increased by nearly 60% over the past two years, compared to an 18% increase in overall European HNWI wealth over the same period. Sustainable investments rose to €1.15 trillion compared to €729 billion in 2009, reflecting persistent demand even in volatile markets. The growth mainly derives from inflow of new money from new clients (44%) and from existing clients deepening their commitment (37%). The study also covers impact investing for the first time. The survey shows that impact investing is common among HNWIs, with 1 out of 2 respondents allocating assets to this type of investment. Looking to the future, 87% respondents continue to predict a steady or even sharp increase in sustainable investments by HNWIs, especially as more and more view sustainable investment as a financial discipline to be integrated across all assets.