2021 ESG Survey

Highlights: Germany

Clients now recognize sustainability as a financial risk

88%

Sustainability is a challenging issue for society

My investment decisions could make a difference in creating a more sustainable society I'm aware that challenges around sustainability can impact my investments

73%

66%

% Agree

ESG clients are hungry for more

Climate change is still the focus right now, but social challenges are the next trend

My allocation to ESG investments has increased over the last 12 months

73%

60% 59%

47%

I'm satisfied with the performance of my ESG investments

77%

Gen Zs selected human rights as the most investable megatrend over the next 5 years

Consider global warming to be their primary concern

Believe climate change will be the most investable megatrend over the next 5 years

I plan to increase my allocation to ESG investments over the next 12 months

73%

% Agree

Advisors play a crucial role, but they haven't kept the ESG - MiFID pace

Advisors should up their game to be ready for the new MiFID and ESG challenges

99%

76% 70%

65%

59%

32%

Lack of knowledge / expertise

Say they need clearer and simpler explanations of ESG products

Want new ESG products, which will need to be MiFID-eligible

Trust advisors' knowledge on ESG

Investors haven't received ESG proposal

Consider their advisor to be their most important source of ESG information

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2021 Nordea ESG Survey

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