ECB and ESG Regulations
European Central Bank is an important market participant in European ESG regulations, but primarily responsible for central bank functions. European regulators also include European Banking Authority (banking sector), European Securities and Markets Authority (asset management sector) and European Insurance and Pensions Authority (insurance sector).
European Central Bank has developed a climate and nature plan that incorporates material ESG factors into monetary policy. ECB is also pushing for decarbonization of its investment portfolio by selecting assets with lower carbon emissions based on a tilted framework.
ECB Releases Bond Market Green Premium Report
European Central Bank releases a report on bond market green premium, aimed at summarizing the characteristics of green premiums
European Central Bank Introduces Climate Factors into Collateral Framework
European Central Bank (ECB) introduces climate factors into collateral framework to address climate-related financial risks
European Central Bank Issues Opinions on EU Sustainable Regulation Simplification Proposal
European Central Bank (ECB) issues its opinion on EU sustainable regulation simplification proposal
European Central Bank Delivers a Speech on Sustainable Finance
European Central Bank delivers a speech at the Sustainable Finance Lab Symposium on Finance in Transition
European Central Bank Delivers a Speech on the Legal Implications of Nature-related Risk
The European Central Bank (ECB) delivers a speech on the legal implications of nature-related risks
ECB Releases Banking Transition Risk Report
The European Central Bank releases a banking transition risk report
ECB Releases Climate and Nature Plan 2024-2025
The European Central Bank releases the Climate and Nature Plan 2024-2025
ECB Releases Climate Disclosure Report for Financial Assets
The European Central Bank (ECB) has released a report providing climate disclosure of financial assets held under the Corporate Sector Purchase Program (CSPP) and Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program (PEPP) to help the central bank understand the climate related risks and opportunities in its investment portfolio