EU Platform on Sustainable Finance

Check out the latest update from the European Commission - presenting a voluntary sustainability reporting standard (VSME)! 👇 #sustainablefinance #sustainability #finance #smes

📣 Use this unique opportunity to make your voice heard! Directorate-General Climate Action, European Commission is seeking input for its work on resilience and adaptation to climate change and its effects across EU Member States. 👉 Link to the consultation: http://europa.eu/!xGdwpt 📍 European climate resilience and risk management initiative will set out a comprehensive framework and plan for action to support EU countries, notably on preparedness and planning, and ensure regular science-based risk assessments. The initiative is a key component of a broader policy agenda to bolster Europe’s prosperity, security and competitiveness. It will work in synergy with the provisions on climate resilience and preparedness of the: • Competitiveness Compass • Preparedness Union Strategy • Vision for Agriculture and Food • Commission Communication on the next Multiannual Financial Framework • Clean Industrial Deal • Water Resilience Strategy • European Ocean Pact • AI Continent Action Plan #sustainablefinance #adaptation #climatechange #climate #esg #transition

‼️ The European Commission has launched a call for applications to select members for the third Platform on Sustainable Finance. The new Platform's mandate will focus on the four following main areas: 👉 the consultation on the EU Taxonomy draft Delegated Acts (foreseen by the Omnibus package and planned adoption in the course of 2026), reviewed to simplify existing technical screening criteria and to improve their usability 👉 the development of additional taxonomy technical screening criteria across all six environmental objectives and possible revisions and/or updates of the criteria where appropriate 👉 the monitoring of capital flows into sustainable investments 👉 the implementation of transition finance policies The Commission seeks balanced representation, including individuals appointed in a personal capacity with proven experience, as well as those representing stakeholder interests, civil society, organisations, academia, and research institutes. The Platform's role is to serve as an advisory body composed of experts from both the private and public sectors, advising the Commission on relevant topics related to the EU Taxonomy, and the EU sustainable finance framework at large. If you are interested, please apply by 7 September 2025. You can also help us spread the word by sharing this post with your network! ⏰ Learn more & apply here: https://europa.eu/!8TfWfm

The European Commission recently adopted measures to simplify Taxonomy reporting reflect several recommendations from the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance: introducing a materiality threshold, making OpEx reporting voluntary, and streamlining the reporting templates. While the Platform recommended making OpEx reporting de facto voluntary, we also stressed the importance of capturing R&D and innovation-related spending—critical for the transition but not fully captured by capex. I encourage companies that invest in R&D to disclose this, so that investors can recognise and reward these efforts, and to help align any green bonds or loans financing them. Beyond these simplifications, an upcoming priority is the review of the Do No Significant Harm criteria. This is essential to make the Taxonomy fully operational on the ground, particularly for financial institutions and for revenue reporting in some cases. The Taxonomy has already demonstrated its impact—guiding over €800 billion in capital expenditure, mainly towards climate mitigation—and playing a crucial role in enhancing the credibility of companies’ transition plans for investors. ➡️ Step by step, we are building a solid tool to mobilise private capital towards truly sustainable investments and to finance the transition.

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SFG had the pleasure of joining Climate Action and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)'s Nature Finance and EU Sustainable Investment forums, two engaging and informative events that took place this Monday and Tuesday in Paris 🇫🇷 💡 Here's a quick recap from our team! 🌿 Day 1 contemplated the topic of nature finance from different perspectives, covering many important aspects from nature-based solutions to quantifying the risks that biodiversity loss can play in the economy. To emphasize the urgency of scaling investments to conserve ecosystems, the discussions highlighted the shift of nature finance from niche to mainstream, with financial institutions recognizing the economic rationale for integrating nature into investment strategies. Some of the key themes included:    • The importance of targeted engagement with corporates who are impacting nature. Just 250 companies in the MSCI Index are causing over 70% of nature-related harm. • The need for USD 1 trillion yearly for ecosystem conservation, to avoid biodiversity loss and environmental degradation that will hinder economic growth in the long run. • The potential of blended finance for scaling this nature market through strategic risk mitigation. • The rise of nature-positive and highly profitable investments in areas like blue economy and regenerative agriculture.   🌍 Day 2 revolved around the broader sustainable investment space within in the EU, with a particular focus on climate change and effective coordination between regulators and the private sector to create the needed momentum to scale real impact through investments. The plenary discussions highlighted important topics such as: • A need for refinement and simplification of the SFDR, using lessons learned from the first years of implementation to determine the most relevant indicators and to reduce fragmentation. In parallel there’s a demand for more guidance and knowledge transfer between the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance and financial firms. • A shocking 25% of global assets will be exposed to climate risks by 2050. Quantifying and pricing these risks will be crucial to protect businesses and the millions of people that are venerable to climate disasters.  •  Financial institutions shouldn’t “balance” impact and returns; instead, fiduciary duty needs to be re-thought as a concept to start incorporating climate, nature, governance, and social risks into analysis for long-term growth and prosperity. 👏 Climate Action and partners did an amazing job underscoring the interconnectedness of nature, climate and SDG finance themes, and the crucial role of finance in driving a sustainable future. #SustainableFinance #NatureFinance #EUSustainableInvestment #ClimateAction #ESG #ImpactInvesting Kali Taylor Luz Stecca Christine Caralis Wallier Karen Hitschke

Last week, we held the final webinar on the final report—marking the conclusion of this EU Platform on Sustainable Finance’s mandate. Our core mission was clear: ✅ Simplify reporting while ensuring consistency within the broader sustainable finance framework ✅ Strengthen the effectiveness of the EU Taxonomy ✅ Develop and refine technical screening criteria for economic activities ✅ Create a methodology and conduct the first monitoring of capital flows into sustainable finance in Europe ✅ Foster transition finance by providing clarity on transition products, credible transition plans, and their alignment with the Taxonomy and other sustainable finance tools. Over the past two-plus years, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance has delivered a wealth of technical work under tight deadlines, helping to shape the EU Taxonomy and the broader sustainable finance framework. The Platform’s website will remain online as a record of these contributions—offering a resource for policymakers, market participants, and future discussions on sustainable finance. While some of the workstreams remain unfinished, the foundations are firmly in place for the next Platform and other initiatives. A huge thank you to all members, observers, and contributors. This EU Platform on Sustainable Finance was not only about technical work—it was about forging strong professional networks and collaborations. Your collective expertise and dedication have been instrumental in advancing sustainable finance in Europe. A special thanks to the rapporteurs, European Commission experts, and Secretariat for your unwavering support. The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance will return with a new mandate—stay tuned for the call for applications. Didier Millerot Martin Špolc Astrid Matthey Andreas Brunsgaard Elodie Feller Clémence Humeau Bertrand Magné Karl-Oskar Olming #sustainablefinance #Taxonomy #transitionfinance

⏰ TODAY: Last opportunity to register for the webinar explaining the report on Technical Screening Criteria for new activities and the first review of the Climate Delegated Act! Time: 11:00 CET Registration link: https://lnkd.in/enfxQ_Vb You will hear from the members of the Technical Working Group who worked on the report as part of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance mandate that finished on 31 March this year. #sustainability #sustainablefinance #finance #eutaxonomy #webinar

🚀 Upcoming webinar! On Monday, 14 April at 11:00 CET the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance 2.0 will host its final webinar, focused on its latest report "Advancing sustainable finance: Technical criteria for new activities & first review of the Climate Delegated Act". 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/enfxQ_Vb 📍 During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from the Technical Working Group members who will cover topics such as energy, mining, refining, real estate, and climate adaptation. Use this unique opportunity to understand the work carried out by the working group over the last two years. #sustainability #sustainablefinance #finance #eutaxonomy #taxonomy #investing #eu #climate #climateadaptation #mitigation

🚀 New report! Advancing sustainable finance: Technical criteria for new activities & first review of the Climate Delegated Act. Link to the publication: https://lnkd.in/grK8x5hJ The report addresses three requests from the market: 👉 It makes recommendations for increasing the usability of the existing EU Taxonomy criteria, e.g., for Construction and Real Estate. 👉 It makes recommendations for updating the Climate Delegated Act to match developments in technology, market practice and science, e.g., for energy-related activities. 👉 It increases the scope of the EU Taxonomy by recommending new activities, in particular on Mining, Smelting and Refining, Close-to-market-Research, Digital Services and a broad range of Climate Change Adaptation activities. The aim of the increased scope is to improving and expand companies’ access to sustainable finance. The report's recommendations address requests from market participants that were expressed through the European Commission’s Stakeholder Request Mechanism - the Platform thanks everyone who used the mechanism. The report itself is the result of the work of a multi-stakeholder group consisting of representatives from industry, academia and the public sector.   #sustainablefinance #finance #eutaxonomy #EU #EUtaxonomy #investing #TSC #climatechange #sustainability