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2015 : Global initiatives & EVs
In 2015 , 196 parties signed the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 ° C and strengthen efforts to deal with the impact of climate change . 193 parties also adopted the UN ’ s Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) in 2015 .
2018 GRI standards
Launched in 2000 , the GRI standards had been adopted by 80 % of the world ' s largest corporations .
2020 Funds & EVs
Between 2020 and 2021 , ESG funding more than doubled . In addition , the global market share for EVs increased from 1 % in 2010 to 54 % by 2020 .
2025 Assets under management
It is expected that , by 2025 , 33 % of assets under management will include an ESG mandate .
2030 Asset valuation
By 2030 , ESG assets are expected to reach US $ 3tn in value .
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