Europe’s journey with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing has been nothing short of transformative. In the early 2020s, a wave of sustainable finance swept the continent, with investors, institutions and policymakers rallying behind ambitious net-zero targets, climate-focused funds booming and regulatory frameworks like the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) setting the pace for global markets. But the landscape is shifting. Initial exuberance is giving way to a more pragmatic approach. Nonetheless, in the face of intensifying pressures such as climate shocks, the integration of ESG considerations into investment decision making has become all the more pressing, in order to manage risks and maintain competitiveness and future-readiness.

In partnership with the University of Liège, DPAM has launched the second iteration of the Paris performance ranking. This edition tracks the progress of 34 OECD countries, in comparison to 23 last year, in meeting their commitments under the Paris Agreement.

DPAM has updated its country sustainability rankings for emerging countries and OECD member states, drawn from our proprietary country model. This edition of the reports focuses on India and the United States, two global powerhouses with distinct trajectories.