ALFI and LSFI, in collaboration with PwC Luxembourg, publish “Sustainable Finance in Europe and Luxembourg 2025: Navigating recalibration”

Key findings

•    As of the end of 2025, the total assets under management (AuM) of sustainable public and private market funds in Luxembourg stood at EUR 1,632.7bn.

•    On the public market side, Luxembourg-domiciled sustainable public market funds held EUR 815.4bn in AuM, compared to EUR 3,495.4bn for conventional public market funds (excluding money market funds). Their AuM grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% between 2020 and 2025, with the total number of sustainable public market funds reaching 2,327. 

•    Luxembourg remains the leading domicile for European sustainable public market funds in terms of AuM, representing 31.0% of the total sustainable public market fund AuM in Europe.

•    Regarding the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, in Luxembourg, public market funds disclosing under Articles 8 and 9 accounted for 71.5% of total AuM of public market funds domiciled in the country.

•    Luxembourg also remains the leading domicile for European sustainable private market funds in terms of AuM, representing 77.0% of the total sustainable private market fund AuM in Europe.

•    Sustainable private market funds domiciled in Luxembourg have been on a growth trajectory. By 2024, their AuM reached EUR 855.6bn – or 40.1% of the total private market funds domiciled in the country. 

•    In Europe, sustainable public market funds accounted for EUR 2.6tn out of a total EUR 14.0tn (excluding money market funds), representing 18.8% of AuM.

•    In terms of SFDR disclosures, in Europe 49.7% of total public market fund AuM is disclosed under Article 8 or 9 of the SFDR, representing nearly EUR 7.0tn in AuM at the end of 2025, almost equal to the EUR 7.1tn held by public market funds disclosing under Article 6.

•    On the private markets side, sustainable private market funds held EUR 1.1tn, or 27.4% of total European private market fund AuM as of the end of 2024. They recorded a CAGR of 41.8% since 2020.

•    At a global level, sustainable public market funds reached EUR 3.1tn in AuM at the end of 2025, representing 6.0% of the total public market fund AuM. Their AuM has grown steadily from EUR 1.7tn in 2020, reflecting a CAGR of 12.5%.

Sustainable finance has come a long way since 2020, evolving from a period marked by regulatory uncertainty to one of greater maturity and clarity. Despite recent regulatory recalibrations, Europe stands at the forefront of this shift, driven by pioneering regulations and reinforced climate commitments. As the second largest investment fund domicile in the world, Luxembourg stands out as a key hub in the sustainable finance landscape.

While challenges persist, sustainability is becoming integral to financial decision-making. Luxembourg is continuously adapting to maintain its leadership through close-knit collaboration with all relevant stakeholders in the Luxembourg financial centre.

Nicoletta Centofanti, CEO of the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI), commented: 

“The need for sustainable finance not only persists but is intensifying, as it serves as a key driver of resilience and long-term value creation. Beyond addressing environmental and social challenges, sustainable finance strengthens the robustness and stability of financial systems, enhancing their capacity to withstand global shocks stemming from climate change, governance gaps and increasing social issues, and the long-term risks these challenges pose to economic stability and prosperity. In this evolving landscape, Luxembourg has firmly positioned itself as a leading international financial centre for sustainable finance. Going forward, measurement and high-quality data are key enablers of clarity, comparability, and confidence across jurisdictions and market segments. Through this research, we aim to support the financial industry by providing insights to advance the sustainable finance journey.”

Serge Weyland, CEO of ALFI, added: 

“Sustainable finance remains a key pillar of the European asset management industry. Recent reviews of sustainability rules are a welcome opportunity to ensure that the framework delivers real impact rather than unnecessary complexity. The industry has an important role to play in supporting the transition to a more sustainable economy, but this requires clear, workable rules combined with leaway for innovation. With its strong expertise in cross-border fund structuring and its leading position in public and private markets, Luxembourg is uniquely positioned to help channel global capital toward sustainable and transition investments.”

Geoffroy Marcassoli, Partner and Sustainability Assurance Leader at PwC Luxembourg, said:

 “Although the Omnibus ‘simplification’ measures suggest a scaling back from previous regulatory ambitions, the asset management industry continues with its commitment. The emphasis is increasingly placed on robust data, measurable sustainability achievements, and enduring resilience. Luxembourg’s influential position within the European sustainable finance landscape continues to drive progress, guaranteeing that sustainability remains a fundamental strategic focus as frameworks such as the SFDR evolve.”

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