Position Paper on Impact Investing as Part of the SFDR 2.0

AIR has submitted a position paper on impact investing as part of the SFDR 2.0 public consultation process. The aim of this joint initiative is to further strengthen the role of impact investing within the EU’s sustainable finance framework.

The paper identifies four key areas for the further development of the regulation: a clear and interoperable definition of “impact”, the recognition of established market standards, the integration of robust and relevant impact KPIs, and a more precise and comprehensive understanding of investor contribution. The proposed adjustments are intended to enhance transparency, comparability, and credibility in the market, while improving practical applicability for financial market participants.

In doing so, the position paper contributes to the development of a consistent and impact-oriented regulatory framework and supports the scaling of impact investing as a tool for achieving measurable social and environmental outcomes.

Consultation submission:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14666-Revision-of-EU-rules-on-sustainable-finance-disclosure/F33388821_en

Supporting organisations:
DekaBank · Bundesinitiative Impact Investing · Intalcon · Invest in Visions · Tareno AG · Luxcara · Soehnholz ESG GmbH · Roland Kölsch · Steyler Ethik Bank · Forum Nachhaltige Geldanlagen e.V. · ESG Portfolio Management · NEXT Generation Invest · Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas eG · GLS Investment Management GmbH · evolutiq Impact Advisory GmbH 

AIR would like to thank all participating organisations as well as the experts for their valuable support and contributions.