Sustainable finance

12 October 2022

The European Commission is announcing a series of virtual events in the framework of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), which is taking place between 7-18 November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Commissioner McGuinness will give an introductory speech at the International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) Annual Event, on “Finance Day” (Wednesday 9 November), showcasing IPSF members and observers’ efforts to coordinate and support the transition to net-zero. The same day, other events organised by the Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA) will focus on recent developments in the area of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, initiatives to improve the management and stress testing of climate-related financial risks in the financial sector, and taxonomies. Click on the link below to have a look at the programme, register and follow the sessions online.

Political agreement on Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will improve the way firms report sustainability information.

5 July 2022

There’s still time to take part in our targeted consultation & call for evidence on ESG ratings & sustainability factors in credit ratings. The consultation/call for evidence form part of the Sustainable Finance strategy adopted in July 2021. Click below to have your say until 6 June.