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As the key element of the European sustainable finance strategy, the EU taxonomy is the world’s most detailed and comprehensive framework for classifying sustainable economic activities.&nbsp;The regulation, which came into force in 2020, aims to promote the consideration of ESG criteria in the fina

The EU taxonomy for sustainable investments –  an update to our guidance 

Why do we need an EU transition finance framework?

In order to truly drive climate change mitigation, it is essential that all economic sectors become greener.A sole focus on “dark green” financing will not be enough to reach our climate goals.&nbsp;This applies in particular to sectors such as s

Financing the transition: a potential design for an EU transition finance framework 

The German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC) provided comments on the European Banking Authority’s discussion paper on the role of environmental risk in the prudential framework. In particular, the GBIC advocates for a risk-based approach.

EBA discussion paper on the role of environmental risk in the prudential framework

“Fostering global ambition” is, rightly, a key element of the EU Sustainable Finance Strategy published by the European Commission in July 2021.&nbsp;It is not surprising that current regulatory discussions often focus on concrete legislative initiatives for the EU area.&nbsp;Implementing European i

Next Stop: Common Taxonomy for Sustainable Investment?

The years 2020 and 2021 have shown that sustainability and climate change are the burning issues of our time and have had an impact on the financial sector for some time now. Sustainable finance, the transformation to a carbon-neutral economy, social development goals – all these topics have become more important in the social discourse and, at the same time, are having an increasing impact on the strategic orientation of private banks.

Sustainable finance report of private banks 2021

Discussions of sustainable finance currently focus primarily on climate protection goals. But of the three letters “E-S-G”, which are now commonly used as an acronym for environmental, social and governance aspects of sustainability, the “S” is becoming increasingly important too. What does this mea

Social and human rights aspects of sustainability – a matter for banks!

The Association of German Banks is now an official endorser of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRBs). The initiative launched by the United Nations creates the framework for a sustainable banking system.&nbsp;The focus of the PRBs is ensuring signatory banks integrate sustainability into all

Association of German Banks endorses Principles for Responsible Banking

GBIC has responded to EBA‘s draft guidelines on loan origination and monitoring.

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The EU taxonomy for sustainable investments – an update to our ...

Financing the transition: a potential design for an EU transition ...

EBA discussion paper on the role of environmental risk in the ...

Next Stop: Common Taxonomy for Sustainable Investment?

Sustainable finance report of private banks 2021

Social and human rights aspects of sustainability – a matter for banks!

Association of German Banks endorses Principles for Responsible Banking

EBA Guidelines on loan origination and monitoring

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