1、 1 Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy Important considerations from the banking sector Focus on usability and enforceability of the currently developed tools and requirements Ensure clarity and stability of political and regulatory environment Reduce complexity and ensure consistency across EU leg
2、islation, regulation, and standards Enhance availability, reliability, and comparability of material ESG data by means of European reporting standard and central ESG Data Register Develop a uniform definition of ESG risk and criteria for understanding the impact of ESG risks on corporations Provide
3、corporates and financial institutions with analysis methods and tools which can help to assess the impact of ESG risks on lending Favor innovation in sustainable finance to identify new instrument which can better support the transition toward sustainable business models (es. ESG-Linked Loans; SDG K
4、PI-linked bonds; Impact Loan; Blended Finance products; Green Project Finance etc.) Address Transition Finance, to allow all companies committed to transition to access sustainable finance Develop minimum social criteria and ensure just transition Introduce incentives and enhance financial viability
5、 of sustainable activities (e.g. risk sharing mechanism) Promote global approach and level playing field 22 July RENEWED EU SUSTAINABLE FINANCE STRATEGY Important considerations from the banking sector 2 Sustainability as an opportunity The banking sector sees the EU sustainability agenda as an oppo
6、rtunity to further promote the role of the sector within the society and align its interest and strategies with clients, investors, employees, and society in general. The fast-growing sustainability markets provide a positive competition edge for market leaders. To mainstream sustainability in the f