⏰Here we go! President Ursula von der Leyen is about to address #EPlenary for her last (?) #SOTEU2023 Follow the speech 👉state-of-the-union.ec.europa.eu/index_en Read E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism expectations 👉e3g.org/news/2023-stat…

🌍 This summer we were reminded again of the cost of intensifying #ExtremeWeatherEvents across Europe. E3G examines the financial risks for countries with significant banking sector exposure to #ClimateRisks, esp. the Central & Eastern Europe region. 👇 e3g.org/news/importanc…

Our take on the importance on integrating #climaterisk in the financial systems of countries in Central and Eastern Europe, looking especially at 🇷🇴 and 🇧🇬

Very good start of the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives Green Finance and Investment Forum, rich in new ideas and perspectives on #transitionfinance.❗️Important emphasis on the need for sunset clauses for fossil fuels and carbon lock-in risks. #OECDgfi #NetZero #transitioplans

3️⃣ regulatory pillars of EU's sustainable finance architecture: • Taxonomy • Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation #SFDR • Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive #CSRD Yet, inconsistencies remain to be addressed for a more coherent framework: e3g.org/news/advancing…

Sustainable finance is a work in progress. Luckily the sustainable finance disclosure regulation (SFDR) provides the flexibility to learn. The new technical standards are the first step towards SFDR 2.0. With more focus on social and transition. Watch the webinar live 👇

Today with other CSOs we call on the EU Council to support rules to make investors, banks & insurers responsible for the impact of their investments in the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Read our joint letter⬇ #csddd shareaction.org/policies/joint…

🚨European Parliament held the fort today and voted to approve the #ESRS sustainability reporting standards. Strong 🇪🇺 stance on #doublemateriality despite last-minute attempts to block the rules & a growing anti-ESG sentiments in Europe and internationally. 👏 e3g.org/news/european-…

Central & Eastern European #CEE countries face opportunities & challenges, greening their large industries while catching up economically. E3G provides recommendations for govs & EU on how to slash emissions while capitalising on the region's strengths: e3g.org/publications/i…

Join us in discussing the extraterritorial implications of the EU's #CSDDD later today. The legislation in the making is expected to apply to 4000 foreign companies as well.

🔥Tomorrow EU policymakers discuss #sustainability in EU insurance regulation, #SolvencyII. With 18 other organisations, we're calling on the EU to make transition plans mandatory, so that insurers address their impact on both people & planet🌏 shareaction.org/policies/trans…

Join us tomorrow in the Blue Zone at COP28 UAE for a series of CEE #transitionfinance events with a focus on the most vulnerable🇪🇺companies & countries. We start with a discussion on SMEs transition, followed by a high-level panel on addressing #climaterisk at a systemic level.

FDP stops EU legislation that would have for example regulated child labor in the supply chains of big businesses. German “economic sage” cheers on. Never underestimate the readiness of 🇩🇪 ordoliberals to be a stumbling block for European unity & humane economic policies.

In the midst of farmers’ protests in Brussels - “Why the nature restoration law is not just about the environment” by Adeline Rochet (CoolAdeline for Blue Sky Social) connects health of the environment with health of the economy👇🌿 euractiv.com/section/energy…

South Korea's steel industry is at a critical juncture. With emissions reduction targets falling short and a lack of alignment between #CleanPower ambitions and steel production, urgent policy shifts are critical. Read about the priority recommendations: e3g.org/publications/r…

. EU Council #COREPER faced a setback last Wednesday as it failed to secure the qualified majority necessary to vote and approve the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive #CSDDD. Our Pietro Cesaro on what needs to happen next #EU2024BE

Tomorrow, our Tsvetelina Kuzmanova is joining The PRI for the launch of their #eupolicy #sustainablefinance Roadmap report. Apply to attend the in-person event in Brussels here: ow.ly/65Ef50QImgb

Buildings decarbonisation and efficiency improvements hold untapped potential to secure Europe's path to prosperity. In E3G's latest blog, Flaminia Bonanni Vilislava Ivanova outline the potential of renewable heating and cooling for widespread societal benefits: bit.ly/4ePCEYI