€600 bnAdditional investment needed each year up to 2030 to fulfil the EU’s climate commitments
Sustainable finance
The decarbonisation of our economy will not be possible without a significant flow of public and private investments into sustainable economic activities.
What's happening
A major wave of investments is necessary to accelerate the electrification and decarbonisation of cars, planes, ships, trucks and other transport modes.
To expedite the climate and energy transition, it is crucial that this money goes in the right places.
Currently, most capital supports non-compatible sectors, hindering progress towards a net-zero world.
Consumer demand has prompted the financial industry to offer sustainable finance products. However, conflicting standards, lobbying and greenwashing impede capital flow.
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From climate change and biodiversity loss to the cost of living and energy independence, NGOs call for a €1 trillion investment plan for people and the planet to be at the top of the agenda for the future EU leadership
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