EU: €1 224Bn invested in sustainable activities since 2021 ; €320Bn in 2025, driven by the energy sector

Since 2021, €1 224Bn has been invested in sustainable activities, according to data published by the European Commission on 20 October 2026.

Overall, “taxonomy-aligned investments continue to remain stable, following a steady upward trajectory over the years, with a slight increase in their share of total eligible investments,” the Commission says.

In 2025, capital investments in Taxonomy-aligned activities amounted to €323.8 Bn, driven by the energy sector, which accounted for the largest share, notably thanks to electricity providers (€168Bn).

Companies in the Netherlands reported the highest Taxonomy-aligned investments relative to total corporate investment (20.2%), followed by Denmark (20%), Germany (18.6%) and Spain (15.58%).

The figures also show that European Green Bonds are gaining…