The EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance – Opportunities for Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, and Senior Management
he European Commission adopted an Action Plan on Sustainable Finance in March 2018. In December 2019, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the “European Green Deal,” which aims to reduce net emissions of greenhouse gases in the European Union to zero by 2050. This would make Europe the first climate-neutral continent. These two initiatives […]
Sustainable Finance Is Coming: How Can You Position Yourself?
Since the Fridays for Future movement began in 2018, sustainability has been on everyone’s lips. It has also grown in importance within the business world: Companies that are taking a holistic view of sustainability can reap financial rewards while also benefitting the environment and society. The following is an interview with our Managing Partner Bernd […]
Sustainable investment with strategic orientation
orporate 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 […]
Sustainable Finance Briefing – EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance. Implications for financial service providers. Five points.
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 in March 2018 and from the “European Green Deal” presented in December 2019. As a result, the interfaces and cooperation between financial institutions and companies […]
