Tagged: Sustainability

New Guide on SFDR and EU Taxonomy Regulation

Invest Europe has published a comprehensive members guide on EU ESG reporting requirements for fund managers to clarify grey areas that exist around the day-to-day application of the regulation.

Authorised AIFMs’ Integration of Sustainability Factors and Risks Applies from 1 August 2022

Authorized AIFMs shall from 1 August 2022 ensure that their systems, processes, and internal controls reflect relevant sustainability risks as defined in the SFDR.

ESMA Provides Guidelines for Funds’ Use of ESG Related Terms

On 31 May 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a supervisory briefing which provides guidance on sustainability risks and disclosures in investment management.

Final Regulatory Technical Standards for SFDR and Taxonomy Regulation are Published

The RTS will define the new standard for sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector in the EU and supplements provisions of the SFDR and of the Taxonomy Regulation.

Invest Europe to set ESG Reporting Standards

In November 2021, Invest Europe released its Climate Ambition in which the association committed to contribute to the EU becoming climate-neutral by 2050 and pledged to help the P/E and VC industry move towards net zero. 

The Danish FSA: Significant Room for Improvement for SFDR Disclosures

The Danish FSA has assessed the quality of 4 pension companies and eight credit institutions' website disclosures with regards to information about their policies on the integration of sustainability risks in the investment decision-making process.

Application of SFDR Level 2 Obligations Delayed (Again)

The European Commission has once again delayed the application of the level 2 obligations of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) until January 2023.

EU Platform for Sustainable Finance Calls for Feedback on a Social Taxonomy

The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance has published its draft reports on the merits and potential design of a social taxonomy.

The Value Reporting Foundation – The Merger of IIRC and SASB

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) has merged to form the Value Reporting Foundation. 

Consultation on Sustainable Corporate Governance Initiative is Completed

On 25 October 2020, the European Commission launched a public consultation on a possible EU-level regulatory initiative dedicated to foster long-term sustainable and responsible corporate behavior.

ESA Publishes Joint Supervisory Statement on the Interpretation on Fund Managers’ ESG Disclosure Obligations

From 10 March 2021, fund managers are required to make certain ESG disclosures available on their website and in their pre-contractual disclosures to investors.

ESG & Impact: How To Go About It

Many investors (from business angels to mature stage investor) focus on how to develop and implement responsible investment practices specifically for their own organisation. We believe it’s key for investors to first consider what they want to achieve as well as why and how. That mission should be reflected throughout the investment process and portfolio management.

ESG: Development in Investment Activity – What’s the Trend?

While most investors are still working within the field of ESG risk mitigation and/or ESG opportunity seeking, we see more investors becoming impact aware and start moving towards the right end of the spectrum.

Challenges Regarding ESG Frameworks

The consideration and assessment of Environmental, Social and Governance factors is becoming a key driver for investor’s decision-making. The challenge for both investors and companies lies in the substantial number of frameworks that already exists for ESG reporting.

EU Commission Completes Consultation on EU Green Bond Standard

The Commission has completed a public consultation on the proposal for a EU Green Bond Standard. The consultation proposes to use the EU Taxonomy to define green bonds.

ESA Consults on Fund Managers’ ESG Disclosure Obligations

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESA) has published draft technical standards setting out detailed rules on i.a. fund managers’ obligations under the ESG Disclosure Regulation.

ESG Pays Off: Investors Recognize Environmental, Social and Governance Factors as Great Value Drivers

Sustainability Related Disclosure Requirements in the Financial Service Sector

The European Parliament and the Council have adopted a new regulation as a part of the European Commission’s action plan on sustainable finance and marks an important step in the Commission’s action plan.