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“To be recognised as an ESG Leader, a fund must satisfy a broad range of criteria across governance, investment transparency, ESG reporting, investment processes and performance,” said Dr. David Gallagher, executive director of research at Rainmaker Information.
“These measures assess how effectively funds embed sustainability principles throughout their operations and investment activities, while continuing to meet their obligations to act in members' best financial interests.”
The assessment considers five key dimensions:
“ESG and sustainability considerations continue to evolve alongside the increasing maturity of Australia's $4.4 trillion superannuation system,” said Gallagher.
"As member expectations, regulatory scrutiny and disclosure requirements continue to increase, super funds are being challenged to demonstrate genuine commitment, transparency and accountability."
"The funds recognised as ESG Leaders in 2026 have shown they have embedded ESG considerations into governance frameworks and investment decision-making processes, while maintaining a clear focus on delivering strong long-term outcomes for members."
The ESG Leader Super Funds for 2026 are:
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