The EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) has had a huge impact on the responsible investment industry since it came into force in March 2021. This page features the latest news and analysis on the framework, how investors are navigating the world of Article 8, Article 9 and Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) disclosures, and how the rules could – potentially – see a major reform in the next few years.
LATEST SFDR COVERAGE
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Signatories back PRI position on coal in SFDR Transition fund criteria
But divergence over PRI’s stance on proposed professional investment carve-out in EU's anti-greenwashing regime.
SFDR 2.0 vote delayed as MEPs struggle to find compromise
Compromise documents seen by Responsible Investor show alignment on Transition fund exclusions carve-out, but lack of agreement means ECON vote this week unlikely.
SFDR Transition funds should be able to invest in coal producers, says PRI
Removing exclusion would avoid 'paper decarbonisation' and enable transition finance in coal-dependent regions, investor body argues.
Who has been talking to MEPs about SFDR’s future?
Responsible Investor analyses transparency disclosures for meetings between market participants and lawmakers.
SFDR 2.0: EU member states remove ban on fossil fuel expansion
Transition investments in fossil fuels to be subject to new transition plan and transparency requirements under Council of EU proposals.
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