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
ESG round-up: Investor demand for corporate water risk disclosures growing fast, says CDP
The latest developments in sustainable finance: Eurosif, ShareAction weigh in on ISSB's next priorities; Danish FSA finds shortcomings in pension funds' Article 8 products.
EU regulators suggest introduction of SFDR sustainability scale for funds
European Supervisory Authorities also propose two fund label categories for revised SFDR.
Franco-German advisory bodies agree common SFDR position
German government’s sustainable finance advisory group and France’s IFD publish joint statement on SFDR's future while ESAs' opinion is imminent.
Swiss finance bodies amend self-regulation ahead of government greenwashing decision
Federal Council set to review revised industry rules in coming months to inform plans for tackling greenwashing.
No decision made on SFDR technical changes as expected 2025 start date looms
European Commission confirms proposed 'Level 2' changes to SFDR regime still being assessed, no timeline for adoption.
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