Sustainable funds grow in Brazil and reach R$52 billion in 2025

Brazil's financial market is showing a growing trend towards investments that combine profitability and social and environmental impact. In 2025, sustainable funds, those that follow environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, recorded significant growth, reaching net assets of R$52.3 billion, according to data released by the Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association (Anbima).

What are sustainable funds?

Sustainable investment funds are not simply a way of allocating capital; they incorporate criteria that take into account the environmental and social impact of the companies and projects they invest in. These criteria help direct resources towards activities that promote sustainable development, environmental protection and good corporate governance, while still seeking a financial return for investors. 

Growth in Brazil

In recent years, Brazil has seen consistent expansion in sustainable funds. In 2025:

• The number of funds with an ESG focus and sustainable investment approach grew significantly;
  
  

• There are 269 registered products, of which 72% are aimed at positive impact;
  
  

• The assets held by these funds increased by 59% over 12 months, reaching around R$52.3 billion;
  
  

• Net inflows, that is, contributions from investors, also showed strong growth, totalling R$11.4 billion over the period.
  
  

This expansion shows that Brazilian investors are increasingly aware of climate, social and governance issues, and are seeking to allocate their resources in line with sustainable values.

Where the funds are investing:

Sustainable funds can operate across different asset classes, including:

• Sustainable fixed income, which leads in volume within this category;
  
  

• Shares of companies committed to ESG practices;
  
  

• Multi-asset funds and other segments that factor environmental and social criteria into their analysis.
  
  

This movement is in line with a broader global trend, in which sustainable investments have been gaining momentum, both for their positive impact and for the pursuit of consistent, long-term returns. 

Why does this matter?

The growth of sustainable funds reflects not only a shift in investor behaviour, but also a strategic transformation of the financial market. Investing responsibly means taking into account:

• Climate and social/environmental risks that may affect companies and sectors;
  
  

• The importance of responsible business practices;
  
  

• The role of investments in supporting solutions to challenges such as climate change, inequality and corporate governance.
  
  

By directing resources towards more sustainable companies and projects, these funds help build a development model that balances financial return with a positive impact on society and the environment.

The growth of sustainable funds in Brazil, with assets surpassing R$52 billion in 2025, shows that responsible investing is moving beyond a mere trend to become a solid reality in the national financial market. This movement strengthens investors' role in building a more sustainable and resilient future, integrating ESG principles into financial decisions.

NEWSUN continues to closely follow this transformation in the world of investments, bringing clear, up-to-date information on how sustainability is becoming a fundamental part of the modern financial market.