EBA Report on Data Availability and Feasibility of Common Methodology for ESG Exposures
On 24 February 2024 the European Banking Authority published a Report assessing the availability and accessibility of data related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, as well as the feasibility of introducing a standardised methodology for identifying and qualifying credit exposures to such risks.
First European Commission Omnibus Simplification Package
The European Commission (EC) presented the first Omnibus package on 26 February 2025, which aims to provide substantial simplification in the field of sustainability and EU investment programmes.
Data Samples from UCI and NN Bank Submitted via the ENGAGE Templates for EU Taxonomy Compliance
Data Samples from UCI and NN Bank Submitted via the ENGAGE Templates for EU Taxonomy Compliance FRANKFURT – 26 NOVEMBER 2024 UCI and NN Bank, pilot partners of the EU-funded initiative ENGAGE for ESG, submitted the first data samples via the ENGAGE Templates during Q3 2024. The ENGAGE Templates version 1.1, released in August 2024, […]
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.
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 Templates Now Accessible to Lending Institutions Across Europe
ENGAGE Templates Now Accessible to Lending Institutions Across Europe FRANKFURT – 20 NOVEMBER 2023 ENGAGE for ESG Activation Investments (ENGAGE for ESG) is proud to announce the first version of the ENGAGE Templates is now available to lending institutions across Europe. The ENGAGE Templates 1.0 contain data elements allowing users to disclose the alignment of […]
The ENGAGE Roadmap – June 2023
Steps towards the ENGAGE Harmonised Energy Efficiency Disclosure Templates, the Green Investment Portal, and their piloting.