Syntao Green Finance and the China Sustainable Investment Forum highlight ten key trends in responsible investment for 2025. Key trends include the impact of global protectionism on ESG development, especially between the U.S. and China, and the push for a green transition through monetary policy and carbon market expansion. Climate adaptation strategies are becoming crucial in response to extreme weather, while ESG disclosure standards are set to improve significantly. Carbon accounting is gaining importance, and nature-related financial disclosures are being prioritized. Additionally, ESG compliance is essential for Chinese firms in international markets, with an emerging focus on pension finance and technology ethics in AI.