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EU Commission could have given itself more time on SFDR 2.0, says Clarity AI
24 November 2025The EU Commission's UK-inspired reboot of the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR) could lead to some of the same teething issues, according to sustainability technology company Clarity AI.
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COP30: 'If you get a load of carbon negotiators in a room, they're going to negotiate'
21 November 2025Surprise carbon market negotiations at COP30 in Belem caught many carbon market negotiators by surprise and on planes out of the country when they kicked off during the second week of the summit, according to Sylvera.
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European Commission publishes 'simplified' proposals for SFDR 2.0
20 November 2025Proposed amendments by the European Commission to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) have been criticised as "another step backwards" for the EU's sustainability agenda.
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'I've never seen such a nature-integrated COP,' says CDP
19 November 2025COP30 has been one of the most nature-integrated COPs in recent history, highlighting the cross-over between the two issues, according to disclosure platform CDP.
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EU parliament Omnibus position will hamper SFDR compliance
19 November 2025The EU parliament's negotiating position on Omnibus proposals has the potential to create a "clear imbalance" for investors that need information to comply with the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR), according to one expert.
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'We usually expect too much from COP, that might be particularly true this year'
18 November 2025Expectations of more ambitious targets may have to be reined-in for COP30, as the focus on "grand announcements" shifts to how countries are executing their emissions reduction plans, says Mathieu Nègre of Union Bancaire Privée (UBP).
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UK, Brazil roadmap aims to boost private investment in EM transition
17 November 2025The Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) Finance Mission - backed by the UK and Brazilian governments - has launched a new roadmap aimed at channelling more private finance into renewable energy in emerging markets, at COP30.
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Don't follow 'niche' UK SDR for SFDR 2.0, says Morningstar Sustainalytics
17 November 2025A leaked version of the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) review would simplify regulation of sustainable funds, says Morningstar Sustainalytics, but it cautioned the EU against following the UK's sustainable fund regime.
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Resilience key topic at COP30, but don't forget about mitigation, says Spanish regulator
13 November 2025Although resilience has been one of the most popular topics at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, delegates not lose sight of the importance of mitigation, said Helena Viñes Fiestas, the commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority.
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EU Parliament's Omnibus agreement puts transition at risk, warns PRI
13 November 2025The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has warned that Omnibus I proposals passed by the EU Parliament won't simplify reporting but could instead lead to additional complexity and costs.