Latest publications

Eurosif response to the International Sustainability Standards Board consultation on agenda priorities

Eurosif response to the European Commissionโs consultation on the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

What is sustainable investment?
Sustainable and responsible investment (โSRIโ) isย a long-termย orientedย investment approach which integrates ESG factors in the research, analysis and selection process of securities within an investment portfolio.ย
Itย combinesย fundamental analysis and engagement with an evaluation of ESG factors in order toย better capture long-term returns for investors, and to benefit society by influencing the behaviour of companies.ย
Our policy priorities
Public policy is Eurosifโs main activity. Eurosif advocates at the EU Level for more responsible and sustainable finance. It is actively contributing to the EU sustainable finance agenda, acting as a privileged interlocutor of Public Institutions, practitioners, and NGOs. Our broad constituency ensures that various sensitivities, points of views and expertise are reflected in our policy recommendations and positions.
Sustainable finance disclosure regulation
Taxonomy regulation
Corporate sustainability reporting directive
EU green bond standards
ESG ratings and data providers
MIFID 2
Members
The Sustainable Investment Forums (SIFs) are membership-based sustainable and responsible investment organisations. They work to promote a broader adoption of Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) practices and more generally for a broader adoption of sustainability matters into financial markets and the investment chain.