European defense firms are increasingly accessing sustainable finance as ESG standards evolve. Major companies like Rheinmetall and Rolls-Royce are setting carbon neutrality targets to align with these shifting investment criteria, while the European Commission supports the flow of private capital into strategic security sectors. Critics argue this trend constitutes greenwashing, as traditional ethical exclusions for weapons manufacturing are relaxed. The shift reflects a tension between climate goals and changing geopolitical security priorities in Europe.
