The survey per end of December of 2006 shows an impressive increase in the size of this market compared to the previous year (17.9 billion compared to 10.6 billion CHF). The survey covered 21 providers and different investment products and services (funds, mandates, structured products). The growth in volume of ESG-inclusive funds in 2006 (+55.7%) was more than five times as big as the growth of the overall Swiss fund market. An increasing interest by private banking clients and the growing demand for structured products and funds dedicated to sustainable themes, such as alternative energy and water, were seen as being main drivers for this development.