• XPS Group's Nov. 4, 2026, review found ESG progress stalled, with 40% of funds rated Green versus 43% in 2025.
• Overall, 17% of funds could not demonstrate ESG factors influencing investment decisions, down from 26% in 2025.
• Private markets showed weaker integration: 41% of funds could not demonstrate ESG integration in practice, particularly those in run-off.
• Stewardship ratings were Red for 22% of private market funds, compared with 3% in listed markets.
• Climate stress testing was absent at 56% of private market funds; 31% did not account for physical or transition climate risks.

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