Report published June 6, 2026

The Structural Case for Sustainable Infrastructure: FTSE Russell Market Report June 2026

FTSE Russell · June 6, 2026

This report examines how global megatrends, specifically the energy transition, AI infrastructure, and climate adaptation, are driving the structural demand for sustainable infrastructure. It outlines how FTSE’s indexed investment solutions provide exposure to these themes through climate-aware and green-revenue-led methodologies.

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Key Takeaways

1.Sustainable infrastructure is driven by four key megatrends: energy transition, digital/AI infrastructure expansion, climate adaptation/physical risk, and the circular economy.
2.There is a significant structural funding gap for infrastructure, with an estimated $6.9 trillion required annually by 2030 to align with global development and climate goals.
3.FTSE's sustainable infrastructure indices demonstrate that green-revenue and climate-transition tilts can capture structural growth while maintaining infrastructure-like stability.

Key highlights
Global megatrends shaping sustainable infrastructure
Structural and financial drivers reinforcing the case
Performance highlights
Strong and resilient performance through market cycles
Conclusion

Report data

Renewable electricity capacity growth by technology segment, main case, 2013-2030

Metric	Estimate	Context
Required annual infrastructure investment	6.9 trillion USD	Estimate to align with SDGs and Paris Agreement
Renewable power capacity increase	4600 GW	Global renewable electricity capacity expansion

Source: OECD, World Bank, UN Environment Programme; IEA (2025). This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.