Overview

The China Sustainable Investment Review is an annual series report initiated in 2020 that provides a consistent benchmark of the development of sustainable investment in China. It is produced to support comparability and transparency across years for market participants and researchers.

Purpose

The purpose of the series is to document how sustainable investment evolves within China’s financial system. It focuses on policy context, market structures, product categories, and the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations across financial institutions and capital markets.

Methodology

The series is based on systematic analysis of publicly available information. This includes regulatory documents, market disclosures, financial product documentation, and data compiled by industry bodies. Sustainable investment definitions and strategy classifications are aligned with internationally recognised frameworks to ensure consistency and comparability across reporting years.

How finance professionals use it

Finance professionals use this series as a reference benchmark to understand market structure, track regulatory and market developments over time, and compare the evolution of sustainable investment practices year on year. It is commonly used for research, market analysis, policy assessment, and internal briefing purposes.