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• Global Investment: In the first half of 2025, global investment in renewable energy reached a record $386 billion, which is about 10% higher than the same period in the previous year.
• Total Energy Investment: Total global energy investment is projected to reach about $3.3 trillion this year. Low-carbon forms of energy are expected to attract around $2.2 trillion of this, which is double the estimated $1 trillion flowing into fossil fuels.
• Growth Rate: The growth rate for renewable energy investment has been resilient. It increased by 12% between the first half of 2023 and 2024, and by 17% from 2022 to 2023.
• Wind Power: Investment in onshore and offshore wind increased by about 25% in the first half of the year, reaching £126 billion. China and Europe are the largest markets for offshore wind.
• Future Finance: Since January 2025, at least $470 billion in future clean energy finance has been announced, with roughly three-quarters of it designated for energy grids and electricity transmission.
• Corporate Commitments: Despite political opposition, companies representing about 70% of the revenue of the top 2,000 listed companies globally are actively pursuing net zero plans.
• US Efforts: While the federal government has withdrawn from the Paris climate agreement, 19 US states and 304 large US companies remain committed to net zero goals. These companies account for nearly two-thirds of US corporate revenue.
• Market Dynamics: Experts believe that net zero is not just a political issue but a race for securing future markets, investment, and jobs.