Capitalise on regulation-driven data transparency to maximise sustainable returns

The mandate for embedding sustainability into company practices is well established. Yet, progress has been hindered as companies and investors have struggled to measure and compare unstandardised, non-financial sustainability data – making data-driven decisions virtually impossible. 2024 marks the arrival of CSRD into legislation across Europe, presenting an opportunity for sustainability practitioners and ESG investors to use the directive as a driving force for business change. With CSRD, investments in infrastructure and technology, radical transparency in operations, and properly standardised metrics can now be achieved. This sets the stage for decarbonisation initiatives to be enacted at a new speed and calibre.

Sustainability Europe 2024, held from 30 September to 1 October in London and organized by Reuters, is one of Europe’s most in-depth sustainability summits, bringing together over 750 corporate and investor attendees and more than 100 expert speakers. The event features four specialised stages: the Reuters Impact Keynote, Sustainability Reporting Stage, Net Zero Stage, and Sustainable Investment Stage, each focusing on critical aspects of sustainability and investment in the current regulatory landscape.

On September 30, during the Sustainable Investment Stage, Frédéric Ducoulombier, Director of EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute, will participate in the workshop: What’s Next for the SFDR and Sustainable Fund Labels.During this session, he will share his insights on the recent developments in the SFDR and how these changes are shaping the landscape for sustainable fund labels. He will discuss the timeline for the SFDR's transition into a labelling regime and explore how this consistency will benefit investors. Additionally, Frédéric will delve into the nuances of interpreting the differences between the sustainable fund labels, highlighting the potential risks associated with their misuse. He will join other distinguished panelists, including Alexandra Palinska, Executive Director at Eurosif, in this critical discussion

Further information on the conference can be found on the Reuters Events: Sustainable Investment Europe 2024 Conference Website.