> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🍃 Green buildings reach 16% of sustainable loans. Preschool education prioritized in AU. Finance and marketing drive AI adoption. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/green-buildings-reach-16-of-sustainable-loans-preschool-education-prioritized-in-au-finance-and-marketing-drive-ai-adoption/ - Published: 2026-05-21T09:29:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-21T09:29:13.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #609 looks at Australian preschool enrolment, sustainable loan values and AI adoption across industries in 2025. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello 👋** Malta [launches](https://www.techtimes.com/articles/316769/20260518/malta-launches-nationwide-chatgpt-plus-program-latest-ai-education-initiative.htm?ref=newsletters.qs.com) nationwide ChatGPT Plus access programme as part of its AI education efforts. Google has[ launched ](https://www.thehighereducationreview.com/management/news/google-launches-ai-education-initiative-in-india-nid-7101.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)an initiative in India with UNICEF's support to promote digital learning, AI literacy, and skills for the future. Microsoft [expands](https://ddnews.gov.in/en/microsoft-to-invest-50-billion-to-expand-ai-access-across-global-south-launches-teacher-skilling-programme-in-india/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global South AI access with $50B investment and India teacher skilling push. ### Today's Topics **👶 Preschool.** Australian preschool enrolment highest in Western Australia **🍃 Green Skills**. Green buildings accounted for a 16% share of sustainable loans 🤖 **Artificial Intelligence**. Finance and marketing industries follow technology in rapid AI adoption Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **👶** Australian preschool enrolment highest in Western Australia ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/04/data-src-image-c349d1e8-fc93-4f80-8ba7-bdedd61c6ed8.png) Preschool enrolment in Australia in 2025 is highest in Western Australia. The higher rate reflects stronger participation in early childhood education and[ greater access to subsidised preschool programmes.](https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/about/preschool?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Australia benefits from [targeted state investment](https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/about/building-early-education-fund?ref=newsletters.qs.com), regional service expansion, and flexible delivery models, particularly in remote areas. These factors improve accessibility and uptake. [The National Early Childhood Strategy ](https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/about/strategy-and-evaluation/early-years-strategy?ref=newsletters.qs.com)implemented by the Australian Government Department of Education supports universal access to quality preschool education. ## 🍃 Green buildings accounted for a 16% share of sustainable loans ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/data-src-image-59394460-043c-49bb-b83e-984f37d2f854.png) Green buildings account for 16% of global sustainable loan value in 2025, making it the second largest category after renewable energy. The high share reflects strong financing demand for[ low-carbon construction](https://unece.org/forests/low-carbon-construction?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and upgrading existing infrastructure. Much of this funding supports[ REIT portfolio upgrades](https://rostrumgrand.com/how-reits-are-adapting-to-the-shift-toward-green-and-sustainable-real-estate/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), where real estate firms retrofit assets to meet sustainability standards. It also covers new developments designed to achieve certifications such as LEED and BREEAM, as well as energy-efficiency retrofits, including insulation and HVAC improvements. [The Green Bond Principles](https://www.icmagroup.org/sustainable-finance/the-principles-guidelines-and-handbooks/green-bond-principles-gbp/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), supported by the International Capital Market Association, guide this lending growth. ## 🤖 Finance and marketing industries follow technology in rapid AI adoption ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/04/data-src-image-95c8f99f-dc68-457e-9715-390d1255b49a.png) AI adoption in 2025 is highest in technology, followed closely by finance and marketing, showing [near parallel integration in data heavy sectors](https://www.ibm.com/think/insights/data-integration-challenges?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Use%20high%2Dthroughput%20connectors%20to,data%20lake%20or%20data%20warehouse.). These industries rely on AI for automation, forecasting, fraud detection, and customer targeting, where [speed and accuracy directly affect performance](https://www.noesissolutions.com/blog/balancing-speed-and-accuracy-with-the-power-of-ai?ref=newsletters.qs.com). High adoption reflects competitive pressure and efficiency gains from AI driven decision systems.[ The AI Governance Framework ](https://www.cullen-international.com/news/2021/05/AI-regulation--analysis-of-the-European-Commission-proposal-for-a-legal-framework-on-artificial-intelligence.html?utm%5Fsource=google&utm%5Fmedium=cpc&gad%5Fsource=1&gad%5Fcampaignid=9707668461&gbraid=0AAAAADuKUkYWYQRfDS3jBNFZKMYWNMGZW&gclid=CjwKCAjw46HPBhAMEiwASZpLRI0gyiqn6kzgPsRnXpKqilTui8OthquDQak5ZI9QYkdbhK6nz04MAhoCAmwQAvD%5FBwE)promoted by the European Commission supports responsible deployment across high adoption industries like finance and marketing. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. 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