VideoEyes On ESG: The EU Taxonomy In Practice (Video)The EU Taxonomy is a complex tool that can be used for screening economic activities. European UnionFinance and BankingArendt & Medernach
VideoEyes On ESG: Introducing The EU Taxonomy (Video)The aim of the EU Taxonomy is to create an EU-wide classification system, establishing a list of sustainable economic activities. European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawArendt & Medernach
VideoEpisode 22: CSSF Data Collection Exercise (Video)What are the objectives of the CSSF Data Collection Exercise? What is the deadline for finalising this data collection exercise?LuxembourgPrivacyArendt & Medernach
VideoSFDR 2.0 – What Changes ? | Eyes On ESG (Video)SFDR 2.0: what the EU Commission's proposal really changes The European Commission has released its proposal to revise SFDR, and it represents a fundamental shift.European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawArendt & Medernach
VideoEyes On ESG: The New Taxonomy-related Disclosure RTS (Video)On 22 October 2021, the ESAs finally published the Final Report on sustainability-related disclosures, including taxonomy-related disclosures. LuxembourgFinance and BankingArendt & Medernach
ArticleLaunch Of The LuxFLAG Environment LabelThe Environment Label will be granted to investment funds (UCITS or non-UCITS) investing in environment-related sectors irrespective to their domicile of registration. It is designed to reassure investors that labelled Investment Funds actually invest the majority of their assets in environment-related sectors in a responsible manner. LuxembourgStrategyWildgen
ArticleWhat To Expect On ESG And Greenwashing?Report resulting from the consultation ending on 15 December 2023.LuxembourgFinance and BankingCMS Luxembourg
ArticleThe EU Parliament And Council Reached An Agreement On ESG RatingOn 5 February 2024, the European Parliament (the Parliament) and the Council of the European Union (the Council) reached a provisional agreement on the EU Commission's...European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawCMS Luxembourg
ArticleESG – Environmental, Social, And Governance (Video)The "greening" of the financial sector is well underway. With new and upcoming regulations, financial market participants face growing pressure to understand and implement increasingly complex legal obligations.LuxembourgEnvironmentArendt & Medernach
ArticleThe Forest Law Of 23 August 2023The Forest Law of 23 August 2023 ("Forest Law") entered into force on 1 October 2023. The Forest Law was introduced with the aim to creating a robust and coherent general legal framework...LuxembourgEnvironmentELVINGER HOSS PRUSSEN, société anonyme
ArticleCorporate Sustainability Reporting Directive AdoptedIn the context of the EU's transition to a sustainable economy, the Council of the European Union approved on 28 November 2022 the text of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD") ...LuxembourgCorporate/Commercial LawELVINGER HOSS PRUSSEN, société anonyme
ArticleESG: How Can Clients Avoid 'Greenwashing'?As environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles become increasingly mainstream and with asset managers under increasing pressure to embrace the trend, ...LuxembourgCorporate/Commercial LawOgier
ArticleESMA Principles And Good Practices To Avoid Greenwashing In Marketing CommunicationsOn 14 January 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published thematic notes on clear, fair and not misleading sustainability-related...LuxembourgCorporate/Commercial LawCMS Luxembourg
ArticleCall for contributions by the European Commission on the EU Regulation on the balanced approach to noise pollution at EU airportsThe European Commission has opened a consultation to evaluate the effectiveness of EU Regulation No 598/2014, which establishes a procedural framework for managing noise pollution at major airports across the European Union. Stakeholders including airport operators, air carriers, environmental organizations, and aviation authorities have until 19 November 2026 to submit their contributions on whether the regulation has achieved its objectives and remains fit for purpose. LuxembourgEnvironmentCMS Luxembourg
ArticleESMA Guidelines On ESG Related Terms In Fund NamesFollowing numerous initiatives in the ESG field at the EU level, in November 2022, ESMA published its Consultation paper on Guidelines on funds' names...LuxembourgFinance and BankingLoyens & Loeff
ArticleSustainable Finance UpdateAn extensive overview of regulatory developments in the first half of 2023 in the field of sustainable finance affecting credit institutions and MiFID firms is provided in the Asset management...European UnionEnvironmentELVINGER HOSS PRUSSEN, société anonyme
ArticleEuropean Green Bonds Regulation AdoptedThe long-awaited Regulation (EU) 2023/2632 on European Green Bonds ("Regulation") was adopted on 22 November 2023. It sets out the requirements that bond issuers must meet...European UnionFinance and BankingELVINGER HOSS PRUSSEN, société anonyme
ArticleRegulation Amending The Benchmarks Regulation PublishedPlease see below for more detail on the main amendments to the Benchmarks Regulation introduced by the Amending Regulation and first described in our newsflash published on 15 April 2019:LuxembourgEnvironmentArendt & Medernach
ArticleThe CSSF's Supervisory Priorities For Fund Managers In The Area Of Sustainable FinanceOn 22 March 2024 the Luxembourg regulator (the CSSF) released its supervisory priorities in the area of sustainable finance, which are bringing a few insights on the Luxembourg's regulator's priorities in this area.LuxembourgEnvironmentLoyens & Loeff