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  • Company Brand Trust Score

    Company Brand Trust Score A company’s brand trust score measures the extent to which customers perceive the company, its products, or services as reliable and trustworthy. This score reflects public sentiment based on the company’s actions, communications, and overall customer experience. It encompasses factors such as transparency, ethical practices, product quality, consistency in meeting promises,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Non-Financial Reporting Directive

    Non-Financial Reporting Directive The Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) is an EU regulatory framework compelling over 11,000 companies to monitor and disclose their ESG performance. It applies to large entities with over 500 employees operating within the EU. Covered entities are required to include non-financial information in their annual reports, detailing their policies, risks, and outcomes…

  • Investor expectations

    Investor expectations Investor expectations refer to the financial, strategic, and ethical standards that investors anticipate from the companies they invest in. These expectations include consistent financial returns, effective risk management, strong corporate governance, and transparency in operations. Increasingly, investors also prioritize ESG factors, expecting companies to demonstrate sustainability practices and social responsibility. Meeting these expectations…

  • Global Reporting Initiative

    Global Reporting Initiative The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an international, independent organization that provides a standardized framework for companies and organizations to report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. The GRI Standards help organizations disclose information on issues such as resource use, emissions, labor practices, human rights, and corporate governance. By using…

  • 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,…