Newsletter
15 February 2024
Eurosif Reports
Methodology for Eurosif Market Studies on Sustainability-related Investments
The purpose of this paper is to present a new methodology for market studies on sustainability-related investments. The paper is based on an earlier white paper by the University of Hamburg and Eurosi...
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06 February 2024
Latest news and Policy contributions
Joint public statement on CSDDD vote
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Eurosif - the European Sustainable Investment Forum, The Interfaith Center on Corporate Re...
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20 December 2023
Latest news and Policy contributions
Eurosif response to the consultation on the implementation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
Overall, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) has improved transparency on the integration of sustainability risks and consideration of adverse sustainability impacts in investment dec...
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19 December 2023
Latest news and Policy contributions
Eurosif response to European Commission consultation on the postponement of sector-specific ESRS
Eurosif welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s public consultation on the decision to postpone the deadline to adopt sector-specific European Sustainability Reporting Stand...
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11 December 2023
Latest news and Policy contributions
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Key Questions Answered
Eurosif, in cooperation with IIGCC and PRI, have published a Q&A document on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
The EU’s proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due...
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31 August 2023
Latest news and Policy contributions
Eurosif response to the International Sustainability Standards Board consultation on agenda priorities
On 31 August, Eurosif submitted its response to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)’s consultation on future agenda priorities. Citing the need for the increased availability, re...
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07 July 2023
Latest news and Policy contributions
Eurosif response to the European Commission’s consultation on the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
High-quality, comparable, and reliable corporate sustainability-related disclosures are a cornerstone of the EU sustainable finance framework. Investors and other financial market participants have be...
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07 July 2023
Latest news and Policy contributions
Investors and financial industry call for ambitious EU Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
The investment and financial industry community is calling on the European Commission to uphold the ambition of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards and reconsider its latest changes to the...
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04 July 2023
Latest news and Policy contributions
Eurosif response to the ESAs’ joint consultation on the review of the SFDR Delegated Regulation
Eurosif welcomes the ESAs’ proposals for a review of the SFDR Delegated Regulation aiming to improve the usability, transparency and coherence of the current SFDR framework.
Eurosif suppo...
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11 April 2023
Latest news and Policy contributions
Joint letter to the European Commission on the CSRD and ESRS Set 1
In a joint letter to the European Commission, Eurosif and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), on behalf of the sustainable investment industry, call for maintaining the integrity and time...
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21 February 2023
Latest news and Policy contributions
Eurosif response to the ESMA consultation on guidelines for the use of ESG or sustainability-related terms in funds’ names
Eurosif supports the idea of introducing minimum sustainability criteria for the different product categories to guarantee that sustainability-related claims and commitments are in line with the reaso...
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06 February 2023
Latest news and Policy contributions
Joint Open Letter on EU Sustainability Reporting Standards
Together with over 60 businesses, investors and business associations, Eurosif signed an open letter to EU Commissioner McGuiness. Collectively representing businesses and financial assets with $651 b...
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16 January 2023
Policy contributions
On 16th January, Eurosif responded to the ESAs’ Call for Evidence on Greenwashing.
Eurosif is highly supportive of the ESAs efforts to clearly define the concept of greenwashing and identify its instances. Greenwashing, if not addressed adequately, may undermine confidence in the in...
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08 December 2022
Policy contributions
Joint Statement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
Today, Eurosif, Accountancy Europe, Finance Watch, WWF, Frank Bold and ShareAction released a joint statement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This joint statement high...
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30 November 2022
Policy contributions
Eurosif response to ESMA’s call for evidence on SRD2
On Monday 28th Nov., Eurosif sent its comment on the ESMA’s call for evidence on the implementation of the Shareholder Right Directive 2 (SRD2) provisions .
Eurosif welcomes the opportunity to pr...
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24 November 2022
Latest news and Policy contributions
Joint statement of support by responsible investors’ organisations for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
Today, Eurosif,IAHR and the PRI, supported by 142 signatories, released a statement of support for an ambitious and effective EU directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (CSDDD). With this...
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15 November 2022
Policy contributions
Eurosif letter to policymakers on the EU GBS
In early November, Eurosif sent a letter to EU Policymakers regarding the European Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) Regulation, in relation with the final provisions of which are currently subject to inte...
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11 October 2022
Policy contributions
Eurosif response to ESMA consultation on the review of the guidelines on MiFID II product governance requirements
On Friday 7th of October, Eurosif submitted its response to the consultation on the review of the guidelines on MiFID II product governance requirement . Eurosif largely endorses the proposed addition...
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28 September 2022
Policy contributions
Joint CDP, IIGCC, PRI and Eurosif open Letter on Fit for 55 trilogues
Today, four investors organisations (CDP, IIGCC, PRI and Eurosif) release an open letter on Fit for 55 trilogues.
With this letter, we call for a swiftly implementation of an ambitious fit for 55 p...
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08 August 2022
Policy contributions
Eurosif response to the EFRAG consultation on the ESRS
Today, Eurosif submitted its response to the consultation on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), as elaborated by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) . Eurosif...
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29 July 2022
Eurosif open letter in response to the ISSB consultation
Today, Eurosif sent an open letter responding to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) consultation , concerning the “general requirements for disclosure of sustainability-related...
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12 July 2022
Eurosif Reports and Latest news
White Paper from Eurosif and the University of Hamburg
Classification Scheme for Sustainable Investments
Over the last few months, Eurosif and its SIFs members have worked together with Academics from the University of Hamburg to elaborate this White Pap...
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28 June 2022
Eurosif Reports
Eurosif Report 2022
EU sustainable Finance & SFDR: making the framework fit for purpose
Eurosif is deligthed to share its new report focusing on the implementation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Reg...
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17 May 2022
Eurosif seeks its new Executive Director
Eurosif seeks a new Executive Director to guide the organisation into the next phase of its strategic growth and development as it announces the departure of Victor van Hoorn in the summer.
Eurosif...
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02 May 2022
Eurosif welcomes Norsif!
We are very pleased to announce that Norsif is joining Eurosif as an observer member.
Norsif, Norsk forum for ansvarlige og bærekraftige, is a Norwegian independent association of asset owners and...
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28 April 2022
Eurosif sends a letter to ESMA on MiFID II sustainability preferences
Alongside the Eurosif's response to the ESMA public consultation, Eurosif has attached a letter to highlight the need to place the specific provisions on sustainability preferences into the broader co...
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28 April 2022
Eurosif responds to ESMA on the review of MiFID II suitability guidelines
On January 2022, ESMA opened a public consultation on certain aspects of suitability requirements under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), in order to update its  guidelines f...
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11 April 2022
Policy contributions
Joint sustainable investment industry letter on CSRD
Last week, Eurosif and the UN-PRI sent a letter to the EU institutions (the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council) regarding the necessity of net-zero disclosure in CSRD.
Tr...
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09 March 2022
Eurosif is seeking an EU Policy Officer
Eurosif is seeking an EU Policy Officer - Sustainable Finance to join its office in Brussels.
Are you looking for a new job opportunity ? Are you interested by the Sustainable Finance ? Are you f...
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02 March 2022
Eurosif welcomes LSFI!
We are very pleased to announce that Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative is joining Eurosif as an observer member.
The Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI) is a not-for-profit ass...
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24 February 2022
Latest news and Policy contributions
Eurosif – position on the EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS)
Eurosif position is based on the ideal design of the EU GBS; a design that would ensure the right balance between voluntary market uptake and an ambitious and credible bond standard. The position also...
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03 February 2022
Policy contributions
The inclusion of gas and nuclear undermines the credibility of the EU Taxonomy
Following the approval in principle of the Taxonomy Complementary Delegated Act , Eurosif publishes its position regarding the inclusion of gas and nuclear in the EU Taxonomy.
Eurosif acknowledges...
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26 January 2022
Policy contributions
Part of the variable remuneration of executive directors must be linked to the achievement of sustainability objectives
On Tuesday 25 January, Pascal Canfin, Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the ENVI Committee in the European Parliament, sent a letter to two Commissionners in charge of the forthcoming i...
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20 January 2022
Policy contributions
Infographic on the milestones of the EU Taxonomy
On the last day of 2021, the European Commission sent a draft complementary delegated Act on the EU Taxonomy to the Member States and the EU Platform for Sustainable Finance. Tommorrow they will have...
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18 January 2022
Policy contributions
CSRD – Why we need to get improved corporate sustainability data by 2024
Together with 11 organisations, Eurosif calls on EU policymakers to get improved corporate sustainability data by 2024.
As the European Parliament and Council develop their positions on the EU Corpo...
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09 December 2021
Policy contributions
Eurosif welcomes the implementation of the EU Taxonomy rules as of 1st January 2022
Almost nine months after its publication, Members States have cleared the EU Taxonomy Climate delegated act, establishing technical criteria for the economic activities that contribute to the climate...
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07 December 2021
Policy contributions
Infographic on Sustainable finance disclosure requirements
Last week, the European Commission made clear that the application date of the Regulatory Technicla standards (RTS) for the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) will be delayed. Instead...
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24 November 2021
Policy contributions
Eurosif statement on risks arising from inclusion of natural gas & nuclear energy in the EU Taxonomy
The debate on the inclusion of natural gas and nuclear energy in the EU Taxonomy has intensified. It is not clear what the advantages of including these are. However, the risks of including these ener...
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27 October 2021
Eurosif Reports
Eurosif Report 2021
The Eurosif team, its sponsors DWS, Universal Investment, ISS ESG, LGT and BNP AM as well as the member SIFs are pleased to present the latest Eurosif Report entitled Fostering Investor Impact – Pla...
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06 September 2021
Policy contributions
Social Taxonomy and extended Environmental Taxonomy – Eurosif position
Today Eurosif responded to the consultations of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance regarding the Social Taxonomy and an extended framework for the Environmental Taxonomy.
We support a Soc...
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24 June 2021
Policy contributions
Letter to the Commission – on the new EU Sustainable Finance Strategy
Eurosif sent a letter to the European Commission (11/06/2021)  concerning the forthcoming Renewed EU Sustainable Finance Strategy. Read the full letter here.
Our core recommendations are:...
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07 June 2021
Policy contributions
Eurosif gives public feedback on Taxonomy Article 8 Delegated Act
We are broadly supportive of the European Commission draft Delegated Act supplementing Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation (EU 2020/852), as it generally aligns with elements of advice issued by ESMA...
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14 May 2021
Policy contributions
Letter to the ESAs – Requesting clarifications around the Principle Adverse Impact Indicators of the SFDR
On behalf of Eurosif, the European Sustainable Investment Forum, we request from the European Supervisory Authorities some technical modifications regarding certain principal adverse impact indicators...
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08 April 2021
Policy contributions
Eurosif response to the ESAs on Joint Consultation Paper concerning ESG disclosures
The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) invited comments on ESG disclosures under Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial sector (SFDR).
Eurosif and its...
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08 March 2021
Policy contributions
Position paper Taxonomy by Eurosif
We are concerned about the current quality of the debate around the Taxonomy Regulation. Therefore there are a few key messages that we want to convey more widely (read our full Position paper):...
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08 February 2021
Policy contributions
Eurosif responds to the Sustainable Corporate Governance Consultation
Eurosif, the European Sustainable Investment Forum, welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation of the European Commission on the Proposal for an Initiative on Sustainable...
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28 January 2021
Policy contributions
Eurosif responds to the the FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) public consultation
Forward-looking metrics could have a key role to play in the race to Net-Zero ahead of COP 26 with improvements on GHG emissions data, standardised climate scenarios and clear transition pathways for...
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21 December 2020
Policy contributions
Eurosif responds to the IFRS Foundation consultation on sustainability reporting standards
Eurosif submitted today its response to the IFRS Foundation consultation on sustainability reporting standards. We welcome the initiative by the IFRS as there is a need for an internationally more coo...
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07 December 2020
Policy contributions
EU rules on Taxonomy alignment key for transparent ESG market
Today Eurosif responded  to the consultation by the European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) on rules for corporate issuers and asset managers in disclosing key KPIs to determine the alignment of...
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15 July 2020
Policy contributions
RESPONSE: Consultation on the renewed EU sustainable finance strategy
Eurosif responded to the European Commission renewed sustainable finance strategy consultation. We are ready to help the EU Green Deal:
1) Transition the economy to net-zero carbon by 205...
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06 July 2020
Policy contributions
RESPONSE: Obligation for investment firms to advise clients on social and environmental aspects of financial products
The EU’s action plan on sustainable finance sought to clarify the duties of investment firms to provide their clients with clear advice on the social and environmental risks and opportunities attach...
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19 November 2018
Eurosif Reports
Eurosif 2018 SRI Study
The time has come. The 8th edition of Eurosif Market Study is finally here. Our biennial Study reveals sustained growth for most sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) strategies. The past two...
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22 June 2018
Monthly newsletter
Spainsif Annual Meeting supports the European SRI Transparency Code 4.0
On the 18th of June, the Spanish Sustainable Investment Forum, Spainsif, held its Annual Meeting. The event gave a great opportunity to support the European SRI Transparency Code – and now, we are...
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22 January 2018
Policy contributions
Eurosif responds to EU’s consultation on investor duty
On the 13th of November 2017, the European Commission launched a public consultation on institutional investors and asset managers' duties regarding sustainability. Its primary aim was to gather and...
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26 June 2017
Policy contributions
Eurosif responds to the NFR guidelines
Today, the 26th of June, the Commission formally adopted guidelines on the disclosure of environmental and social information. These guidelines will help companies to disclose relevant non-financial...
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30 January 2017
Eurosif Reports
Eurosif Report 2017
Eurosif is pleased to share its Annual Report - all the highlights and key developments from the past year.
2017 has been a great, landmark year for SRI which has opened up new opportunities for the...
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02 October 2016
Eurosif Reports
Eurosif Report 2016
This 2016 European SRI Study bears out the sustained growth in SRI across different approaches. The data collected for this Study, at the end of 2015, allowed us to cover institutional and retail asse...
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08 April 2016
Policy contributions
Eurosif responds to non-financial reporting guidelines consultation
Eurosif has submitted a response to the European Commission's public consultation on non-binding guidelines on methodology for reporting non-financial information.
To download the response in full,...
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25 March 2016
Policy contributions
Eurosif responds to LTI consultation
On the 23rd of March 2016, Eurosif submitted a response to the European Commission's public consultation long-term and sustainable investment, stating that"integrating ESG factors in investment decisi...
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15 December 2015
Policy contributions
Eurosif Policy Position on the Capital Markets Union Action Plan
Eurosif has published its policy position on the CMU Action Plan, calling for more ESG transparency, legislative coherence and a clearer definition of fiduciary duty on CMU Action Plan.
To download...
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15 July 2015
Policy contributions
Eurosif position on Country By Country Reporting
Eurosif supports a mandatory, annual CBCR, for listed companies with data made public to the company’s stakeholders, including investors and shareholders. However, we note two caveats to this suppor...
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21 October 2014
Policy contributions
Investor Statement on EU Proposed Conflict Mineral Regulation
We commend the Directorate General for Trade on its proposed regulation concerning corporate conflict minerals due diligence and reporting and note the proposal’s focus on various geographies where...
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02 October 2014
Eurosif Reports
Eurosif Report 2014
The 2014 European SRI Study confirms some industry trends already detected in the previous editions. Data was collected or estimated at the end of 2013 covering institutional and retail assets from 13...
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20 December 2013
Policy contributions
Eurosif response to a Public Consultation on Best Practice Principles for Governance Research Providers
Eurosif response to a Public Consultation on Best Practice Principles for Governance Research Providers.
Access the letter here....
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09 July 2013
Policy contributions
Eurosif response to IIRC Consultation
Eurosif has been a longstanding advocate of non-financial disclosure and reporting. In its response to the European Commission consultation on non-financial reporting in January 2011, Eurosif has been...
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27 June 2013
Policy contributions
Eurosif and ACCA joint survey on non-financial reporting
Eurosif and ACCA conducted a survey of investors, analysts and other stakeholders to gather the views and opinions of the investment community on their use of ESG information and the proposed reportin...
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25 June 2013
Policy contributions
Eurosif Response to EC Green Paper LTI
Eurosif welcomes the Consultation on the Green Paper on the long-term financing of the European economy. Eurosif acknowledges that some assets are more likely than others to be managed for the long-t...
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27 May 2013
Policy contributions
Eurosif Position Paper on EU Non-Financial Reporting
Eurosif strongly supports European Commission legislative proposal COM(2013)207, both in terms of disclosure of non-financial information and of diversity policy.
The proposal serves as a major advan...
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02 November 2012
Eurosif Reports
Eurosif Report 2012
The European SRI Study 2012 shows that all responsible investment strategies surveyed have outgrown the market, and four out of six have grown by more than 35% per annum since 2009. The combined growt...
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18 October 2012
Policy contributions
Response to the European Commission Consultation: Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS)
The response has been developed as a part of Eurosif’s aims to develop sustainability through European financial markets. Eurosif focuses on fostering a culture of long--term investment in Europe...
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10 October 2012
Policy contributions
Eurosif Position on Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) disclosure in Key Information Documents for investment products
Eurosif has increasingly brought attention to the need for retail investment disclosure on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in the investment process, as a natural complement to extra...
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10 October 2012
Policy contributions
Eurosif Position on Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) disclosure in Key Information Documents for investment products
Eurosif has increasingly brought attention to the need for retail investment disclosure on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in the investment process, as a natural complement to extra...
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25 June 2012
Policy contributions
Response to the ESMA Discussion Paper on the Proxy Advisors Industry
Eurosif welcomes the work of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) in highlighting the need for transparency and clarity around the share voting process and asset owners’ and managers...
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25 April 2012
Policy contributions
Response to EC Consultation on Gender Imbalance in EU Corporate Boards
On April 25, Eurosif submitted its Response to the EC Consultation on Gender Imbalance in EU Corporate Boards. In its Response, Eurosif reinforces its position on the topic, namely:
Eurosif’s p...
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08 December 2011
Policy contributions
Response to EC Communication on CSR
December 8, 2011 Response to EC Communication on CSR Eurosif is generally positive to the views and initiatives in the Communication and supports the idea that well-designed and implemented CSR practi...
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25 November 2011
Policy contributions
Response to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s Consultation on Call for Evidence on Empty Voting
November 25, 2011 Response to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s Consultation on Call for Evidence on Empty Voting Eurosif welcomes the initiative of ESMA to establish the extent and se...
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14 September 2011
Policy contributions
Response to EC Communication on the Social Business Initiative: Promoting Social Investment Funds
September 14, 2011 Response to the EC Consultation on the Social Business Initiative: Promoting Social Investment Funds Eurosif strongly supports access to social investment opportunities for all inve...
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22 July 2011
Policy contributions
Response to EC Consultation on Corporate Governance in Listed Companies
On July 22, Eurosif submitted its response to the Green Paper on Corporate Governance in Listed Companies. In its response, Eurosif makes a series of recommendations on board responsibilities, shareho...
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28 February 2011
Policy contributions
Response to EC Consultation on the Single Market Act
On February 28, Eurosif submitted its response to the Single Market Act Consultation. In its Response, Eurosif makes a series of recommendations on corporate governance, pensions, retail investment,...
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18 February 2011
Policy contributions
Response to EC Consultation on Packaged Retail Financial Products-PRIPs
On February 18, Eurosif submitted its response to the EC Consultation on legislative steps on Packaged Retail Financial Products (PRIPs).
Summary:
Eurosif strongly supports the development of...
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28 January 2011
Policy contributions
Response to EC Consultation on Non-Financial Reporting by Companies
On January 28, 2011, Eurosif submitted its response to the EC Consultation on the disclosure of non-financial information by companies.
Summary: In the response, Eurosif reinforces its position on...
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28 December 2010
Policy contributions
Response to EC Public Consultation on the Securities Law Directive
Summary: Eurosif supported the joint Response lead by Eumdion and the Association of British Insurers as part of the Consultation launched by the European Commission to improve the Securities Law Dire...
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15 November 2010
Policy contributions
November 15, 2010- Response to EC Public Consultation on Pension Reform Green Paper
Summary:
Eurosif submitted its Response to the Public Consultation opened by the European Commission aiming to ensure adequate, safe and sustainable European pension systems. In its Response, Eurosif...
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01 September 2010
Policy contributions
September 1, 2010- Response to Public Consultation on Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions and Remuneration Policies
Eurosif submitted its Response to the Public Consultation process opened by the EC's Internal Market and Services DG, making a series of recommendations on the following topics:
Board of Director...
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24 August 2010
Policy contributions
August 24, 2010- Eurosif supports letter sent to the EC Internal Market and Services Commissioner Michel Barnier aiming to improve voting procedures for institutional investors
As part of its ongoing lobbying efforts, Eurosif supported a letter sent to the Internal Markets and Services DG Commissioner Michel Barnier on August 23, by a group of pan-European investors led by R...
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23 August 2010
Policy contributions
August 23, 2010- Response to Public Consultation on the Directive 2004/109/EC (Transparency Requirements for Listed Companies)
Summary: Eurosif submitted to the European Commission's Internal Markets and Services DG its Response to the public consultation on the Modernisation of the Directive 2004/109/EC (transparency require...
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02 March 2010
Eurosif Reports
Eurosif Report 2010
The Eurosif SRI 2010 Study shows that the European Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) is undergoing a transformative period, having significantly grown since 2008. Eurosif research shows tha...
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17 February 2010
Policy contributions
March 2010- Disclosure Submission of the European Combined Reporting Alliance
Summary
Eurosif submitted a joint Response to the European Commission aiming to improve the outcome from a series of workshops held from September 2009 to February 2010 by the EC to address environm...
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31 August 2009
Policy contributions
August 2009- Public Comment on the principles for periodic disclosure by listed companies (IOSCO)
Eurosif recommends that there is mandatory disclosure of ESG data by large listed entities. As this area has already attracted significant interest from various stakeholders, Eurosif suggests explori...
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14 April 2009
Policy contributions
April 2009- Public Policy Paper related to Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI)
In this position paper, Eurosif recommends that the European Commission adopt three proposals to increase transparency from various segments in the financial chain that would foster a longer-term, mo...
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