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Methodology for Eurosif Market Studies on Sustainability-related Investments
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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Joint public statement on CSDDD vote
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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Eurosif response to the consultation on the implementation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
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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Eurosif response to European Commission consultation on the postponement of sector-specific ESRS
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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The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Key Questions Answered
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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Eurosif response to the International Sustainability Standards Board consultation on agenda priorities
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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Eurosif response to the European Commission’s consultation on the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
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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Investors and financial industry call for ambitious EU Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
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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Eurosif response to the ESAs’ joint consultation on the review of the SFDR Delegated Regulation
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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Eurosif Report – May 2023
11 May 2023 Eurosif Reports

Eurosif Report – May 2023

Climate-related Data: The Investors' Perspective   Eurosif is proud to share its new report on the use of climate-related data in investment processes. The report presents the results of a st...
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Joint letter to the European Commission on the CSRD and ESRS Set 1
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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Eurosif response to the ESMA consultation on guidelines for the use of ESG or sustainability-related terms in funds’ names
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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Joint Open Letter on EU Sustainability Reporting Standards
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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On 16th January, Eurosif responded to the ESAs’ Call for Evidence on Greenwashing.
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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Joint Statement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
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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Eurosif response to ESMA’s call for evidence on SRD2
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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Joint statement of support by responsible investors’ organisations for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
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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Eurosif letter to policymakers on the EU GBS
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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Eurosif Survey on Climate Data & Indicators
27 October 2022 Latest news

Eurosif Survey on Climate Data & Indicators

Are you a portfolio manager integrating climate considerations into your investment strategies? Are you a climate specialist or a sustainability expert working in the financial industry? We want to le...
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Eurosif response to ESMA consultation on the review of the guidelines on MiFID II product governance requirements
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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Joint CDP, IIGCC, PRI and Eurosif open Letter on Fit for 55 trilogues
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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Eurosif response to the EFRAG consultation on the ESRS
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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Eurosif open letter in response to the ISSB consultation
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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White Paper from Eurosif and the University of Hamburg
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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Eurosif Report 2022
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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Eurosif response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the functioning of the ESG Ratings market in the EU
09 June 2022 Policy contributions

Eurosif response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the functioning of the ESG Ratings market in the EU

Today, Eurosif sent its response to the European Commission, responding to the public consultation on the functioning of the ESG ratings market in the EU and on the consideration of ESG Factors in cre...
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Eurosif seeks its new Executive Director
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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Eurosif welcomes Norsif!
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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Eurosif sends a letter to ESMA on MiFID II sustainability preferences
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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Eurosif responds to ESMA on the review of MiFID II suitability guidelines
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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Joint sustainable investment industry letter on CSRD
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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Eurosif letter to ESMA on ESG Ratings and their role in the market for sustainable investment products
29 March 2022 Policy contributions

Eurosif letter to ESMA on ESG Ratings and their role in the market for sustainable investment products

On 21 March 2022, Eurosif sent a letter to Ms Natasha Cazenave, Executive Director of the European Securities & Market Authority (ESMA). The subject was the ESG Ratings and their role in the marke...
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Eurosif is seeking an EU Policy Officer
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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Eurosif welcomes LSFI!
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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Eurosif – position on the EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS)
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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ESMA calls for evidence on market characteristics for ESG rating providers in the EU
03 February 2022 Latest news

ESMA calls for evidence on market characteristics for ESG rating providers in the EU

The call for evidence’s purpose is to develop a picture of the size, structure, resourcing, revenues, and product offerings of the different ESG rating providers operating in the EU. ESMA is looking...
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The inclusion of gas and nuclear undermines the credibility of the EU Taxonomy
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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Part of the variable remuneration of executive directors must be linked to the achievement of sustainability objectives
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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Infographic on the milestones of the EU Taxonomy
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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CSRD – Why we need to get improved corporate sustainability data by 2024
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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Eurosif welcomes the implementation of the EU Taxonomy rules as of 1st January 2022
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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Infographic on Sustainable finance disclosure requirements
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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Eurosif statement on risks arising from inclusion of natural gas & nuclear energy in the EU Taxonomy
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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Eurosif Report 2021
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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Eurosif responds to IOSCO consultations – ESG ratings and Sustainability-related Practices for Asset Managers
16 September 2021 Policy contributions

Eurosif responds to IOSCO consultations – ESG ratings and Sustainability-related Practices for Asset Managers

The work of IOSCO on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings and data products providers is complementary to the work on the quality of ESG data and disclosures by issuers, as well as sus...
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Social Taxonomy and extended Environmental Taxonomy – Eurosif position
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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Letter to the Commission – on the new EU Sustainable Finance Strategy
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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Eurosif gives public feedback on Taxonomy Article 8 Delegated Act
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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Letter to the ESAs – Requesting clarifications around the Principle Adverse Impact Indicators of the SFDR
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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Eurosif response to the ESAs on Joint Consultation Paper concerning ESG disclosures
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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Position paper Taxonomy by Eurosif
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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Eurosif responds to the Sustainable Corporate Governance Consultation
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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Eurosif responds to the the FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) public consultation
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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Eurosif responds to the IFRS Foundation consultation on sustainability reporting standards
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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EU rules on Taxonomy alignment key for transparent ESG market
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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RESPONSE: Consultation on the renewed EU sustainable finance strategy
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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Eurosif 2018 SRI Study
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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Spainsif Annual Meeting supports the European SRI Transparency Code 4.0
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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Eurosif Report 2017
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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Eurosif Report 2016
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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Eurosif Report 2014
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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Eurosif Report 2012
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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Eurosif Report 2010
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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