In this episode, we speak with Nathalie Dogniez, Chair ofEurosif, and Matt Christensen, Global Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing at AllianzGI.

Based on Eurosif’s report “EU Sustainable Finance: a competitive advantage for a resilient Europe,” we discuss how sustainable finance is strengthening economy in a challenging political environment. The conversation explores investor appetite, the role of EU rules such as the CSRD/ESRS, SFDR, and EU Taxonomy, and how tools like green bonds and sustainability standards are already improving transparency, risk management, and access to capital. We also highlight why regulatory stability is essential for helping businesses and investors play their role in the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Read Eurosif's report here: https://www.eurosif.org/news/eu-sustainable-finance-a-competitive-advantage-for-a-resilient-europe/

In this episode, Eurosif Chair Nathalie Dogniez is joined byHélène Bussières, Head of the Asset Management Unit at the European Commission’s DG FISMA, to unpack the European Commission’s long-awaited proposal to review the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

The discussion explores why the SFDR is being overhauled,the key changes proposed by the Commission, and what they mean in practice for investors. From the introduction of new categories of sustainability-related products and the future of the “sustainable investment” concept, to changes in disclosures on adverse impacts (PAIs) and Taxonomy alignment, entity-level reporting and scope, this episode provides a clear overview of one of the most consequential files in EU sustainable finance.

The conversation also looks ahead to how the new frameworkwill interact with national labels and other EU rules, and what investors can expect in terms of legislative next steps and implementation timelines.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Riyong Kim, Head of Sustainability at the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Drawing on the EEA’s flagship report “Europe’s Environment2025”, our conversation explores the current state of Europe’s environment, from serious challenges to areas of real progress, and what these findings mean for the continent’s sustainability trajectory and economy.

We focus of the episode is Europe’s persistent biodiversity investment gap. Despite over €50 billion being allocated annually, funding remains insufficient, with an estimated €21 billion still needed each year to meet the EU’s 2030 biodiversity objectives. We examine investment obstacles and discuss how we can close the gap through public and private financing, including better data availability, improved value metrics, and stronger policy coherence.