Posted: 1 Jul 2021 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back There have been strong pushes to ramp up sustainable finance all over the world, but many markets lack the comprehensive ecosystem for sustainable finance to take off. The UK offers a well-developed ecosystem featuring international participants, strong expertise, great size and depth of capital and strong policy support. It has all the ingredients to become the go-to location for both UK and international issuers, investors and professional services providers to tap into the sustainable finance opportunities. UK financial services businesses are ready to contribute their strengths to mobilising and scaling up sustainable finance in the UK and across the world, driving forward the transition to a greener, more sustainable future. Alderman William Russell Rt Hon Lord Mayor of the City of London Catherine McGuinness Policy Chair of the City of London Corporation The UK’s comprehensive green finance ecosystem Participants Roles in sustainable finance UK’s strengths and offers Government and regulators Build a ‘green’ financial system through policy and regulations to drive momentum for sustainable finance • Targeted policies and regulations to systematically change the financial system • Thought leadership by promoting best practices in the UK and internationally Market infrastructures and domestic standard-setting bodies Provide platforms and tools to commercialise and scale sustainable finance • Pioneers in innovations of platforms and tools • Ideal location for knowledge exchange • Thought leadership through standard setting and promoting ESG integration Investors and investment managers Invest with sustainability factors in considerations and invest for positive impacts • Great size and depth of international capital pool • Strong capability in implementing sustainable investment strategy Corporates and issuers Supply green finance opportunities by developing qualified projects and products • Strong ESG awareness and integration • The hub for both UK and international issuers Services providers Provide supporting services to investors and issuers • The global financial centre with top talents and expertise in sustainable finance • Innovative solutions for sustainable finance #1 London tops the world in sustainable finance services and knowledge 1st G20 country to pursue full mandatory TCFD disclosure £40 bn Estimated investment in UK infrastructure required per year on average in the next 10 years to net zero £55 bn The value of responsible investment (RI) funds under management in 2020 Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Research Report The City of London Corporation’s US Office Apr 2026 - The City of London Corporation’s US Office works to strengthen engagement between the UK and the United States across financial and professional services. The City of London Corporation’s US Office Research Report Seizing the UK’s carbon credit opportunity Apr 2026 - High‑integrity carbon credit markets are critical to closing the global net zero financing gap while supporting environmental and social outcomes. Seizing the UK’s carbon credit opportunity Research Report The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2025/2026 Apr 2026 - Explore the progress we’ve made in championing the UK’s financial and professional services industry in 2025/2026. The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2025/2026 Research Report Transition Finance Council: Year-end progress report Mar 2026 - This report offers a snapshot of the Council’s first year: progress made, lessons learned, and the path ahead. Transition Finance Council: Year-end progress report