Tag: European Union

  • Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

    Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is a European Union regulation that requires financial market participants and financial advisors to disclose how they integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment decisions and advisory processes. Implemented to enhance transparency, the SFDR aims to provide investors with clearer information on…

  • European Taxonomy

    European Taxonomy The EU taxonomy is a cornerstone of the EU’s sustainable finance framework, directing investments towards activities essential for achieving the European Green Deal’s objectives. It classifies economic activities meeting criteria aligned with a net zero trajectory by 2050 and broader environmental goals. The EU Taxonomy establishes a common language by providing a shared…

  • European Green Bond Standards

    European Green Bond Standards A green bond is a type of fixed-income financial instrument specifically designed to raise capital for projects that have positive environmental or climate-related impacts. Green bonds serve as a pivotal component of green finance, a vital instrument in financing assets crucial for the low-carbon transition. With the European Green Bond Standard,…

  • European Green Deal

    European Green Deal The European Green Deal, approved in 2020, is a set of policy initiatives by the European Commission with the overarching aim of making the European Union (EU) climate-neutral in 2050. The plan is to review each existing law on its climate merits, and also introduce new legislation on the circular economy (CE), building renovation, biodiversity, farming and innovation. The overarching aim of…