EU makes proposals for more efficient sustainability reporting

The EU Commission's first omnibus package points in the right direction. However, it remains to be seen whether the simplification of sustainability standards will be successful.

Insurers promote sustainable transformation: New ESG questionnaire for selecting asset managers

The German Insurance Association is presenting an ESG questionnaire, enabling insurers to assess the sustainability expertise of their asset managers.

SFDR: German Insurers Call for a Simple and Practical Reform

German insurers support the reform of the SFDR. The goal must be to turn the SFDR into a functional information tool for investors – especially in retail.

Comment on the Omnibus simplification package for sustainability

The EU regulatory framework for sustainability reporting in its current form is overly complex. It is therefore to be welcomed that the European Commission is endeavouring to significantly reduce the reporting obligations. In addition, the reporting requirements should be clear, comprehensible and consistent.  (more)

Insurers Call for a More Practical Sustainability Reporting

The German Insurance Association has published a position paper on the planned revision of the EU sustainability reporting framework.

Comment on the revision of EU rules on sustainable finance disclosure (SFDR)

Avoid new double regulation - insurers see no added value in sustainability risk plans

EIOPA has presented draft rules for the implementation of mandatory “Sustainability Risk Plans”, which are to be introduced as part of the Solvency II Review. From the industry’s point of view, this is not reasonable.

Position paper on the planned revision of EU sustainability reporting

With the position paper, the insurers are contributing their practical experience to the ongoing process with the aim of making EU sustainability reporting more targeted, simpler and at the same time more effective.  (more)

Strong commitment - German insurers leading on sustainable transition

Long-term economic success depends on an intact climate and natural environment. German review their progress in an annual sustainability report.