EUROPEAN TAXONOMY: FOR SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS

The EU Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance

The European Taxonomy is the classification system developed by the European Union to identify economic activities that contribute significantly to environmental and climate objectives. This tool is essential for guiding green investments and fostering an effective ecological transition. The legislation imposes transparency obligations on large companies subject to the CSRD, financial institutions and investors, who must demonstrate the level of alignment of their activities with the criteria of the taxonomy.

Many companies that are not subject to regulatory requirements are also voluntarily adopting the European Taxonomy to improve transparency, access subsidised funding and enhance their reputation in the market. Understanding and correctly applying this legislation is a strategic choice for all companies that want to anticipate regulatory trends and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.

European Taxonomy alignment consulting

Greenwich offers a specialised consultancy service to help companies understand and apply the European Taxonomy effectively, aligning their activities with the environmental objectives of the legislation. Our team of ESG experts supports companies at every stage of the process, from mapping company activities to verifying alignment with the taxonomy’s criteria, including compliance with circular economy and climate change mitigation principles.

We help companies quantify key KPIs (turnover, capex, sustainable opex) and prepare the ESG reporting required by regulations. In addition, we provide benchmarking, industry benchmarks and strategies to improve business alignment with sustainable investments and sustainability standards, improving ESG ratings and facilitating access to green finance.

Benefits of adopting the European Taxonomy

Greenwich’s specialised consultancy to align with the EU Taxonomy ensures that companies comply with European regulations (EU Taxonomy and CSRD Directive), improve corporate transparency and credibility, and increase competitiveness in attracting sustainable finance.