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
Finance associations call for merging of SFDR reviews
Separately, PwC study finds only one in five management companies in scope issued a public PAI statement last year.
DNSH makes emerging markets ‘effectively ineligible’ for ESG investment, says MSCI
The firm also warned against the rise of 'orphaned emissions' which are excluded from company tallies.
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SFDR has helped drive fund decarbonisation, study finds
Article 8 and 9 funds decarbonised more on average than other sustainable funds after SFDR implementation, say researchers.
DWS calls for more stewardship disclosures in SFDR reform
Firm opposes mandatory baseline disclosures but backs new labelling system, while BVI and Eurosif also publish consultation responses.
EU regs in 2024: Riding the regulatory wave (and the big SFDR review)
Implementation and streamlining of existing rules in focus for 2024, with all eyes on EU elections in June and the implications for the sustainable finance agenda.
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