Goldman Sachs
May 18, 2026
GS Sustain: EU Taxonomy Monitor - Green Revenue and CapEx Growth
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The FY2025 EU Taxonomy reporting cycle saw Green Revenue cross €1 trillion and Green CapEx reach €350 billion, driven primarily by Industrials and Utilities. Taxonomy-aligned leaders continue to outperform broader indices, reflecting strong investment in climate resilience and energy security.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Taxonomy-aligned Green Revenue exceeded the €1 trillion threshold for the first time in FY2025, growing 6.7% year-over-year.
- 2.Green CapEx grew 9.1% to €350 billion, outpacing revenue growth and indicating companies are investing heavily ahead of the transition curve.
- 3.Taxonomy leaders (Revenue and CapEx) have significantly outperformed benchmarks since 2019, with Green CapEx leaders showing the strongest recent resilience.
Table of Contents
- Latest Taxonomy Green Revenue and CapEx showed strong growth
- Green Revenue - Crosses the €1 Trillion Mark for the First Time
- Green CapEx - Reaches €350 bn up 9.1% vs. 2024, Outpacing Revenue Growth
- Performance of EU Taxonomy Green Revenue and Green CapEx Leaders remained resilient
- Case Study: RWE - Major green investment scale-up, providing a forward-looking view of transition
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Authors
Evan TylendaShubham Jain
Securities
RWEG.DEVOWG.DEIBEORSTED.COSiemens AG
Themes
EU Taxonomy ComplianceEnergy Security and ResilienceClimate Transition InvestmentGreen Alpha / Outperformance
Regions
EuropeUKGermanyFranceItaly
