French ESG fund ownership falls to 27% from 41%, Amundi survey shows

CPRAM's 2026 survey found 27% of French savers held general ESG funds, down from 41% in 2025. Climate fund ownership fell to 25% from 38% a year earlier, with declines concentrated among savers allocating less than 5%. The share of savers allocating more than 5% of their portfolios to ESG and climate funds remained stable. At equivalent risk, 50% of savers prioritized financial returns alone, versus 39% giving equal weight to returns and positive impact. Energy sovereignty would increase interest in climate funds for 68% of savers; lack of knowledge remained the leading barrier, cited by 49%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Amundi SA published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)