The financial sector has also been called to account on the road to a sustainable economy in Europe.
In future, investments will be assessed on the basis of their sustainability. Banks, insurance companies and investment companies must now request a range of information from their business partners in order to better assess potential opportunities and risks. New credit lines, bonds and funds aimed at sustainability are being developed.
For business customers, this means that in future a range of company information on economic, environmental and social impact will have to be provided. The investment strategies of financial service providers are also changing, which is leading to changes in the conditions for obtaining debt capital.