Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: Global Survey Shows Institutional Investors Expect Modest Growth in Sustainable Investment Allocations
Business Wire•22/10/2026•12:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤More than 80% of institutional investors expect sustainable allocations to increase over two years
- ➤Only 2% of asset owners and 4% of asset managers expect growth above ten points
- ➤64% cite data availability and consistency as a very significant concern
- ➤66% consider responsible AI part of their sustainable investing strategy
- ➤Nearly 90% struggle to assess physical climate risks’ impact on assets
Expert Statements
Jessica Alsford, Chief Sustainability Officer and Chair of the Institute for Sustainable Investing at Morgan Stanley
“Our annual survey of institutional investors indicates that a majority expect to increase sustainable investment allocations in the coming years, recognizing growth opportunities and the rising materiality of sustainability-related risks”
Jessica Alsford, Chief Sustainability Officer and Chair of the Institute for Sustainable Investing at Morgan Stanley
“In 2026, a consistent picture has emerged across our Sustainable Signals series – with individuals, corporates and institutional investors all showing high levels of continued commitment to sustainability, yet at a more measured pace and with a sharper focus on managing risk.”
Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: Global Survey Shows Institutional Investors Expect Modest Growth in Sustainable Investment Allocations
* More than 80% of asset owners and asset managers expect sustainable allocations to increase over the next two years, but at a lower pace than 2025
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