Celebrating 2 years of Engagement in Sustainable Finance
Celebrating 2 years of Engagement in Sustainable Finance Two years have passed since European DataWarehouse, Hypoport, Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios, NN Bank, Università Ca’ Foscari and Dexai launched the ENGAGE for ESG initiative with the aim of creating a future-proof data and innovative funding framework for energy efficient mortgage and renovation financing, making sustainable energy […]
Simply Sustainable Finance: Understanding the Do-No-Significant-Harm (DNSH) Principle
In July 2024 the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its Opinion Sustainable investments: Facilitating the investor journey – A holistic vision for the long term-, with the aim of improving the usability and coherence of the EU Sustainable Finance regulatory framework.
ESMA Publishes its Long-Term Vision on the Functioning of the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework
In July 2024 the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its Opinion Sustainable investments: Facilitating the investor journey – A holistic vision for the long term-, with the aim of improving the usability and coherence of the EU Sustainable Finance regulatory framework.
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 […]