The EU Taxonomy provides companies, investors, and policymakers with clear definitions of economic activities that can be considered environmentally sustainable. It has been set up as a so-called green classification system. This year, companies had to report on the EU Taxonomy for the first time, covering two of the mandatory environmental objectives climate change mitigation and adaptation. Sustainalize has analyzed the disclosures of approximately 35 AEX/AMX companies, investigating the responsivity of this new legislation. In this research report, we provide you with a deeper understanding of what the EU Taxonomy entails and insights into common practices and lessons learned.
We can safely say that almost all AEX- and AMX-listed companies have included information on the EU Taxonomy in their annual report. The most salient observations were:
Would you like to know more about how to use the EU Taxonomy to your company’s advantage? Download our research report ‘How to deal with EU Taxonomy disclosures’ on your right.
Would you like to know more about how to use the EU Taxonomy to your company’s advantage? Download our research report ‘How to deal with EU Taxonomy disclosures’ below.
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Don’t hesitate to reach out to our colleagues if you have questions regarding this topic or need any help or assistance in your reporting process.
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The Platform on Sustainable Finance published the final report on Social Taxonomy. The Social Taxonomy will aid investors to make informed and consistent decisions and helps to direct resources toward socially responsible activities and companies.
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