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  • 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…

  • Sustainable Finance Action Plan

    Sustainable Finance Action Plan The Sustainable Finance Action Plan (SFAP) is a major EU policy initiative aimed at promoting sustainable investment across the 27-nations. Introduced by the European Commission in March 2018, the plan responds to the Paris Agreement and the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, aligning with the European Green Deal’s goal of…

  • Stewardship code

    Stewardship code A stewardship code is a set of principles and guidelines designed to encourage institutional investors to act as responsible stewards of their investments. It outlines best practices for engaging with companies on issues such as governance, environmental impact, and social responsibility.  The first stewardship code was introduced in the United Kingdom in 2010,…

  • SDG Funds

    SDG Funds SDG Funds refer to investment vehicles or financial instruments that specifically aim to support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These funds allocate capital to projects, companies, or initiatives that contribute to sustainable development in areas such as poverty reduction, clean energy, education, gender equality, and environmental protection. The…

  • Renewable energy investing

    Renewable energy investing Renewable energy investing refers to the practice of investing in energy sources and technologies that are renewable, eco-friendly, and capable of meeting current energy demands without depleting resources for future generations. This includes investments in renewable energy, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power, as well as innovations in energy efficiency.  Investors…

  • Principles for responsible investment

    Principles for responsible investment The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) are a set of six voluntary guidelines designed to help investors integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. Launched by the UN in 2006, the principles aim to encourage sustainable and responsible investment practices that align financial goals with broader societal and…

  • Principal Adverse Impact

    Principal Adverse Impact Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) indicators refer to a set of metrics that measure the negative effects of investment decisions on sustainability factors such as the environment, social issues, and governance (ESG). These indicators are part of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and are designed to help investors understand how their investment…

  • Positive screening

    Positive screening Positive screening is an investment strategy where asset managers actively select companies or assets based on their strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance relative to their peers. This approach identifies businesses with exemplary practices in sustainability, ethical governance, and social responsibility, making them candidates for inclusion in sustainable investment portfolios. Unlike negative…

  • Impact investing

    Impact investing Impact investing refers to the deployment of funds into investments that generate positive social or environmental impact alongside providing competitive financial returns to investors. Unlike traditional investing, which primarily focuses on maximizing financial gains, impact investing is an innovative way of boosting the private sector’s contribution to sustainability, social justice, education, healthcare, and…

  • 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…