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SFDR 2.0 and the Repricing of Sustainability

Brett S. Chappell / November 22, 2025 / Investment, Learnings, Sustainability / Asset Management, Capital Allocation, Corporate Issuers, Debt Capital Markets, ESG Investing, Fixed Income, Long-Term Investing, Market Structure, SFDR, Stewardship, Sustainable Bonds, Sustainable Finance, Transition Finance

Europe has simplified the rules. The question is whether capital will follow credibility instead of labels. A Reset in Market Signals Europe is rewriting how sustainability shows up in financial products. Article 8 and 9 labels are being retired. Three new categories take their place: Sustainable, Transition, and ESG Basics. The stated goal is clarity, […]

🌿 Unlocking the Secrets of ESG Data: A Guide for Asset Owners!

Differentiating Article 8 funds from Article 8+ claims poses challenges, especially concerning their ESG commitments. The EU’s SFDR regulation provides standardized reporting via the European ESG Template (EET), simplifying data analysis. This facilitates transparency, enabling stakeholders to evaluate genuine ESG performance without sifting through extensive sustainability reports.