Statement on the launch of the consultation on the revised sustainability standards EFRAG has published initial proposals to simplify the ESRS. Götz Treber, Head of Competence Corporate Management and Regulation at GDV, comments. Statement Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 01/08/2025
CSRD implementation: Insurers welcome pragmatic approach The GDV welcomes the draft bill for the implementation of the CSRD as an important step toward legal certainty in sustainability reporting. Article Sustainability Regulation Last update date: 23/07/2025
The "Quick Fix" Regulation is a positive signal for businesses Jörg Asmussen, CEO of the GDV, comments on the “Quick Fix” Regulation presented on 11 July for companies that already apply the CSRD. Statement Climate Sustainability Last update date: 14/07/2025
EU Call for Evidence – European climate resilience and risk management Position paper Property & casualty Sustainability Last update date: 03/09/2025
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. Article Sustainability Regulation Last update date: 09/07/2025
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. Media release Sustainability Last update date: 13/06/2025
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. Article Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 05/06/2025
GDV statement on the CSRD Implementation Act (in german language) Insurers welcome the draft bill on the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as an important step towards legal certainty in sustainability reporting. Position paper Sustainability Regulation Last update date: 23/07/2025
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. Media release Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 06/05/2025
