EU policy

The European Union has long been a leader in sustainable finance policy. From its 2018 Action Plan on Sustainable Finance to the European Grean Deal and the Clean Industrial Deal, it aims to build a low-carbon, innovative, and resilient economy. 

To achieve this goal, the EU requires €750-800 billion in yearly investments, mostly from private finance. However, as the EU works to simplify its sustainable finance regulations, there is concern this may cause regulatory uncertainty and limit access to consistent sustainability data - potentially hindering investors in supporting the transition.

The PRI's EU 2030 Roadmap offers recommendations to enhance coherent and reliable sustainable finance regulations. Priorities include corporate and investor disclosure, due diligence, the EU Taxonomy, stewardship, and science-based climate, nature and transition policy. Additionally, the PRI actively contributes as a member of the EU Platform for Sustainable Finance, driving regulatory improvements and responsible investment practices.

Together with signatories, the PRI engages with EU policymakers to advance the European Green Deal, a strong sustainable finance framework, and an equitable, competitive, net-zero economy.

Key publications

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Investor brief: The EU Clean Industrial Deal

2025-04-29T08:39:00+01:00

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Investor joint statement on European Commission’s ‘omnibus legislation’

2025-02-04T00:01:00+00:00

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Policy briefing: Addressing EU bioenergy policy and investment risks

2024-12-10T10:30:00+00:00

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Investor briefing: EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

2024-04-26T09:53:00+01:00

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Implementing a 2040 climate target for a competitive and just European Green Deal

2024-03-21T11:11:00+00:00

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PRI’s 2030 EU Policy Roadmap

2024-03-05T11:00:00+00:00

Latest policy engagements

Letter of congratulations to newly appointed EU Executive Vice Presidents and Commissioners

PRI’s CEO, David Atkin, congratulates seven key EU Executive Vice Presidents and Commissioners on their appointment for their next five-year term in President von der Leyen's cabinet.

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Press statement: PRI reaction to Mario Draghi’s report on the competitiveness of the EU

Mario Draghi’s report on the competitiveness of the EU economy provides a thorough analysis of the multiple challenges faced by European industry and companies to remain competitive at the global level.

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Letter to re-elected Commission President Von der Leyen: Future-proofing the Green Deal for Europe’s lead in the global net zero economy

PRI’s CEO, David Atkin, congratulates Commission President Von der Leyen to her reelection for her second five-year term, and encourages her to build on the legacy of the Green Deal to ensure it is competitive, fair, and resilient.

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Joint business and investor letter supporting an ambitious EU 2040 climate target

The PRI signed a joint letter with over 100 businesses and investors calling on the EU to set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040. A robust climate target and sectoral roadmaps and decarbonisation pathways will improve the EU’s resilience to shocks, energy security and competitiveness.

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In the press

21 February 2025Environmental Finance | Safeguarding the EU's sustainable finance framework is critical for its competitiveness

12 June 2024Environmental Finance | Success of far-right won't hollow out EU Green Deal, PRI says

17 April 2024Environmental Finance | How to make CSDD fit for purpose: The investor perspective

5 March 2024IPE | EU told all financial products should report on sustainability

5 March 2024Responsible Investor | EU should introduce wide-ranging stewardship regulation, says PRI

6 March 2024 Portfolio Adviser | PRI calls on EU to enhance responsible investment policies with six priorities

January 2024 IPE News | What the EU’s new due diligence law means for investors

13 October 2023 Financial News | UN sustainability policy boss wants to keep EU green rules: ‘No one wants go back to square one’

12 September 2023 Financial Times | EU legislators vote to sharply increase bloc’s renewable energy target

1 August 2023 IPE | PRI welcomes Commission ESRS adoption but calls for clear materiality assessments

Blogs

Webinars

EU taxonomy implementation

2022-05-17T13:53:00+01:00

This webinar is aimed at practitioners involved in making EU taxonomy disclosures. The session will provide an overview of the PRI’s latest research on how investors are approaching taxonomy implementation. It will also include a panel discussion with practitioners and policy experts, followed by a Q&A session. Panellists will discuss ...

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    A Legal Framework for Impact

    It is crucial that assessing and accounting for sustainability impact becomes a core part of investment activity. That’s why PRI, UNEP FI and The Generation Foundation are leading our work programme “A Legal Framework for Impact.”