Sustainable Finance Briefing – EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance. Implications for financial service providers. Five points.

1. The EU Sustainable Finance Action Plan sets clear and far-reaching requirements for financial institutions: in short, they need to change in order to adapt. The EU wants to redirect capital flows toward sustainable investments and anchor sustainability in risk management. These objectives stem from the Sustainable Finance Action Plan adopted by the European Commission … Continued

Sustainable investment with strategic orientation

Corporate sustainability has reached the core of society. It is no longer seen as an optional set of tasks separate from key economic activities, but as a critical commitment for the private sector. Although this entails more responsibility for businesses, it also brings new opportunities for investors. Promoting sustainability, safeguarding investments sustainably In each concrete … Continued

Materiality assessment: A starting point for strategy, performance and reporting

Every company confronts economic, social, environmental and governance issues that are relevant to sustainable business management. A systematic materiality assessment helps determine which topics should be considered in business or sustainability strategy development, in performance measurement and in reporting. A clear focus enables impactful sustainability management. What are the advantages of a materiality analysis? A … Continued
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