ESG ETFs with sustainability filters

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are a cost-efficient alternative to actively managed investment funds and have enjoyed strong investor demand for many years. The range of ETFs that incorporate sustainability criteria into their composition has also expanded significantly.

Investors can choose between different approaches:

• Best-in-class approach: This approach includes companies from all sectors that achieve the highest ratings based on ESG criteria. Over time, it has become common practice to refer to index trackers following this approach as ESG ETFs.
• SRI ETFs: These apply stricter standards by filtering the investment universe based on more stringent sustainability criteria. SRI stands for Socially Responsible Investing.
• Thematic focus: Investors can also concentrate on specific themes such as good corporate governance, climate protection, or the circular economy.

As of 2025, around 1,200 ETFs focus on sustainability, and the number continues to grow. Assets under management in ETFs with sustainability filters now stand at €477 billion, accounting for more than 22 percent of total assets under management in the Xetra ETF segment.

Thanks to the broad range of sustainable ETFs available, investors can already align their entire portfolios with environmental, social, and climate-related objectives. The overview of all sustainable ETFs below is compiled in accordance with the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).