Simply Sustainable Finance: Understanding the Green Asset Ratio
Understanding the regulatory terms and concepts within sustainable finance is essential for stakeholders at all levels, from policymakers and financial institutions to businesses and investors. It can, however, be challenging to stay on top of jargon and complexities that underpin Europe’s climate and sustainability goals.
ESAs Release Final Reports on Greenwashing: Advising Risks and Enhancing Sustainable Finance Supervision
On 4 June 2024 the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) published their Final Reports on Greenwashing, responding to the European Commission request for input on “greenwashing risks and the supervision of sustainable finance policies” issued in May 2022. In this article, we delve into some of the key takeaways from each of the Final Reports.
Navigating the Green Transition: Key Updates on the EU Taxonomy, EPBD, and CSDDD
This article delves into three significant developments: the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the latest implementation status of the EU Taxonomy, and the adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
ECB Staff Response to the ESMA Consultation Paper on the Securitisation Disclosure Templates
In March 2024 the European Central Bank (ECB) published the ECB staff response to the ESMA consultation paper on the securitisation disclosure templates under Article 7 of the Securitisation Regulation. In its response, the ECB welcomes the inclusion of additional risk indicators related to climate change that can support EU efforts to improve sustainability disclosures.
Barriers to Energy Efficiency in the Spanish and Dutch Building Sectors
Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia (UNIVE), ENGAGE for ESG Consortium Partner, recently concluded a research report on the risks and opportunities for long-term adoption of energy efficiency in green investments.
The Council of the European Union Adopts the Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The Council of the European Union Adopts the Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive On Friday, 12 April 2024, the Council of the European Union formally adopted a revised Directive on the energy performance of buildings, also known as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The Directive will now be signed and published in […]
ENGAGE Contributes its Expertise on the Area of Sustainable Finance, Data Templates, and Reporting to ESMA
ENGAGE Contributes its Expertise on the Area of Sustainable Finance, Data Templates, and Reporting to ESMA The ENGAGE Consortium welcomes the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)’s consultation paper on the securitisation disclosure templates under Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 (the “Securitisation Regulation”). The Consortium believes that the inclusion of additional climate-related indicators in […]
The ENGAGE Portal: A Sneak Peak of What’s in Store for European Lending Institutions
The ENGAGE Portal: A Sneak Peak of What’s in Store for European Lending Institutions The ENGAGE Portal aims to help lending institutions comply with sustainable finance disclosure reporting and to assess and manage climate-related risks relating to mortgages and home renovation loans. In doing so, the ENGAGE Portal seeks to enhance transparency regarding the sustainability […]
Navigating the Green Transition: A Comprehensive Overview of Recent Regulatory Developments in EU Sustainable Finance
Navigating the Green Transition: A Comprehensive Overview of Recent Regulatory Developments in EU Sustainable Finance The EU sustainable finance landscape has witnessed a number of regulatory developments that indicate further progress toward a greener, more sustainable future for Europe. The European Commission’s draft Commission Notice offers guidance on the reporting of Taxonomy-eligible and Taxonomy-aligned economic […]
Data will pave the road to more efficient housing in Europe
Best-in-class data will pave the road to more efficient housing in Europe Project Coordinator Marco Angheben, spoke to Outvie (organiser of the long-running Dutch Securitisation Event) about how the ENGAGE for ESG initiative is working to bridge the financing gap that will improve the environmental impact of Europe’s housing. Click below to read the full […]