With urban populations set to reach 80% by 2050, infrastructure investment is critical to meet growing demands while ensuring equitable access to clean water, energy, and essential services. However, today’s infrastructure development faces two major hurdles: a $94 trillion investment gap by 2040 and the need to address the nearly 79% of global greenhouse gas emissions it generates.

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The FAST-Infra Label is tackling these challenges head-on by providing a clear, credible framework that helps align infrastructure projects with global sustainability standards. It enables project developers, investors, and policymakers to work from a common reference point, supporting more informed, sustainability-focused decisions.

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Here are five milestones that showcase the Label’s growing influence:

1. $20 Billion worth of sustainable project investments have earned the FAST-Infra Self-Assessed Label

Infrastructure projects with a combined capital expenditure exceeding USD 20 billion have earned the FAST-Infra Self-Assessed Label. This milestone highlights strong stakeholder confidence and includes investments in renewable energy, sustainable transportation, water management, and resilient housing, and others — reinforcing the Label’s critical role in mobilizing private capital for sustainable infrastructure.

2. 190 projects registered, 44 Self-Assessments completed

The FAST-Infra Label Application Portal simplifies the submission process for project developers with its user-friendly interface. Backed by Bloomberg’s expertise, streamlines this process by creating a centralized repository of reliable, standardized sustainability data. Over 190 projects have registered for the Label, this includes submissions before the Application Portal launch. Of these, 44 have successfully completed the process and earned the Self-Assessed Label.

3. Global presence in 19 Countries

The Label has been adopted across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, underscoring its relevance in both emerging and developed economies. Built on globally applicable frameworks and standards, it enables alignment among stakeholders, attracts investment, and supports a wide range of infrastructure projects across all stages.

4. Widely applied across diverse sectors and infrastructure assets

The FAST-Infra Label framework is used across a broad range of sectors—including energy, transport, water, housing, and digital infrastructure. Its flexibility allows it to address the unique sustainability challenges of different infrastructure assets and affirms the Label’s role as a trusted standard across the entire infrastructure landscape.

5. Recognized across the infrastructure value chain

The Label is supported by developers, investors, public agencies, and institutions. Early adopters include Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Meridiam, Acciona, Dalmore Capital, Green Investment Group, and C40 Cities Finance Facility, showcasing its relevance across both public and private sectors.

Widespread adoption of the Label embeds sustainability across infrastructure planning, financing, and implementation. By guiding due diligence and aligning projects with global standards, it ensures greater consistency, transparency, and accountability, transforming the Label into a credible, integrative, and globally applicable labelling system designed to evaluate the sustainability and resilience performances of infrastructure projects.

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Together, these milestones show how the FAST-Infra Label is shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure—building trust, unlocking investment, and driving real impact worldwide. As more projects and stakeholders join this movement, the path to greener, more resilient, and equitable infrastructure becomes more achievable.

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Be part of this global network driving sustainable infrastructure forward. Register your infrastructure project on the FAST-Infra Label Application Portal and take a decisive step toward responsible, future-ready investment.