New taxonomy Regulation to put a stop to greenwashing

<p>The demand for ‘green’ investments is increasing. As a result, it is becoming more attractive for companies to engage in <em>greenwashing - </em>pretending to be greener or more sustainable than an organization actually is. Recently, both ESMA and the AFM pointed out that the risk of greenwashing also exists in the financial sector. One of the ways in which the European Commission wants to fight greenwashing, is by introducing a new Taxonomy Regulation for sustainability. This Regulation will provide the legal framework to define what is a truly ‘green’ investment. In this podcast, we will explain the advantages and disadvantages of this Regulation and what it will mean for both investors and organizations.</p>