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In this article, read about The European Investment Bank (EIB) being a key investor in the Czech Republic, with a recent emphasis on financing green technologies. Allocating over €100 billion to green energy investments, promoting energy independence in Central and Eastern Europe, and supporting startups like Woltair through the Inven fund.
Beware the subsidy races, we need green start-ups, says the head of the European Investment Bank
Listen to Mary Burce Warlick, Deputy Executive Director of IEA, who briefly discussed the IEA's mission and main activities. Also focusing on the current trends that Ms Warlick sees in clean energy transition worldwide.
Current trends in clean energy transition
Stainless green: the need for collaboration with lead markets
In this article, read how the steel industry in Central and Eastern Europe is facing the threat of losing competitiveness in the race towards net-zero targets due to global competition, with potential carbon pricing for imports aiming to create fair competition.
In this article, read how Central Eastern European countries are significantly lagging behind in achieving their renewable energy targets, with only a small fraction of wind and solar capacity compared to their population and territory.
Weekly data: How Central Eastern Europe can accelerate its renewables rollout
Our COO, Julian Toth, discusses how the New EU regulations will compel banks to prioritize environmentally sustainable assets and assess the risks of investments, including those in fossil fuels, as profitability in the sector decreases, leading to a green transformation in the banking industry.
In ESG, we sometimes lack a proactive approach. We should not just react to regulation
In this article, read how the cement industry that is responsible for a significant share of global carbon emissions, has witnessed substantial growth fueled by rising construction demand.
Cementing the strategies: the future low-carbon construction materials in Central and Eastern Europe
In this article, read about the concept of sustainability, which involves meeting present needs while ensuring the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Ephasizing the importance of efficient utilization of economic, social, and natural resources as a fundamental aspect of achieving sustainability.
What does sustainability mean in business and how will it change our work?
Unlocking Opportunities: Transitioning to Sustainability and Easier Investment Access through Regulatory Reforms
In this article, Martin Špolc, presents The EU's Green Deal ambitious goals for climate neutrality by 2050, necessitating significant private investments. The introduction of a practical taxonomy aims to guide investors and companies towards sustainable projects, facilitating access to funding for a successful transition.
How will Heavy Industry cope with decarbonisation? This is a historic challenge for the sector
Our Head of Industry Decarbonisation, Karel Voldřich, highlights the challenge of decarbonizing heavy industry sectors in the Czech Republic, such as steel, cement, and chemicals, which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
European Commission's Proposals to Aid Financial Sector and Large Firms in Coping with Taxonomy Regulation and Non-Financial Reporting
In this comprehensive report, Martina Patočková, is discussing about the European Commission's Taxonomy Lead Highlights Opportunities and Benefits of Sustainable Finance Regulations at CEE Summit
Czech Companies' Skepticism towards Visegrad: A Sustainability Challenge for EU Regulation
In this piece, Martin Ehl, reveals that Czech companies lag in sustainability, but Emco takes proactive steps, emphasizing its value to employees and broader impact.
New tensions in Europe's relations with the US - economic situation and Budgetary Responsibility in Europe
Our Economist, Michal Hrubý, is discussing "Why is European industry threatened by the United States" along with Kristína Chlebáková, project manager of EUROPEUM Institute and Professor Stanislav Šaroch from the University of Economics in Prague and ŠKODA AUTO university.
Central European agriculture: more attention to climate investing needed
This article discusses the possible climate investments into agriculture, also analysed in ISFC´s report, the Sustainable Investment Roadmap for V4 countries.
This article discusses the possible climate investments into transport, also analysed in ISFC´s report, the Sustainable Investment Roadmap for V4 countries.
Wanted: Sustainable Transport in Central Europe
CNB seminar on regulation of sustainable financing on capital markets
Our COO, Julian Toth is giving an overview of sustainable finance regulation with impact on the capital market.
Discussion on “the state and future of energy security in the Czech Republic”
Our Head of Industry Decarbonisation, Karel Voldřich, is following up with a discussion focused on issues related to the energy future of the Czech Republic.
Podcast investment ideas: Julian Toth “ESG is about risk management, not just green colour”
Our COO, Julian Toth, gave an interview where he discusses ESG reporting and breaks down its prejudices.
Our COO, Julian Toth, introduces CSRD among the nominated Laws of the Year, initiated by Deloitte Legal.
Five regulations will compete for the title of Law of the Year
Climate change will devalue land and affect the economy of the Visegrad 4
V4 countries are below the European average in the transition to a green economy, according to a publication on climate protection investments in the Visegrad Group countries by ISFC.
The EU wants to introduce a new tax. It should affect not only motorists but also households
Our Economist, Michal Hrubý, discusses the increasing pressure on the automotive sector and the end of internal combustion engines.
Our Economist, Michal Hrubý, discusses the US industrial policy and its transition to low-carbon technologies. The EU can only blame itself for not being able to compete globally in the production of these technologies.
Reducing inflation and the automotive industry: US ambitions concerning Brussels
The automotive industry has another turbulent year ahead
Our Economist, Michal Hrubý, talks about the biggest challenges for the automotive industry in 2023.
Savings are the best investment in a sustainable economy now
Our Economist, Michal Hrubý, talks about how the Visegrad countries are catching up with Western Europe in building a green or sustainable economy.
Decarbonisation of the steel and cement industry in CZ
Karel Voldřich, Head of Industry Decarbonisation, discusses the challenges faced by the steel and cement industry in the next decade.
Non-financial reporting will have a greater impact on companies' reputations than financial
Our COO, Julian Toth presented current trends on ESG and EU legislative on sustainable finance during the meeting of Business Leaders Forum in Slovakia.
Karel Voldřich, Head of Decarbonisation, discusses the awaited impact of CBAM on decarbonisation.
Reducing emissions in Europe can no longer be imagined without a circular economy
6 minute deep dive into the current state of purpose-driven investment, backlashes against the trend and necessary improvements in the field by our CEO, Linda Zeilina
The potential of ESG Investing - #FBFPills
COO Julian Toth discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating sustainability in CEE markets, and why it requires a different approach from Western Europe.
Czech SIF leads the way on ESG integration in CEE
SIFs welcome EU gender law but say companies need to go further
Linda Zeilina, our CEO, commented on the law pass by the EP to boost gender equality on corporate boards.
Is ESG the way to sustainable companies?
Our COO, Julian Toth had a timely discussion on ESG, its criticism and trends in the 2050 podcast, published by Fakta o klimatu.
But what does ESG rating actually mean?
Julian Toth, our COO, elaborated on how ESG ratings were initially created and what do they really measure.
The pressure to decarbonise steel could be deadly. Owners threaten to walk away
Karel Voldřich, Head of Decarbonisation, explains the possibilities to invest in the decarbonisation of the steel industry.
Czech businesses has not yet realised the risks and opportunities of the biodiversity crisis
Tomáš Baďura, Visiting Fellow, and David Němeček, Head of Sustainability & Banking write about the loss of biodiversity and natural capital.
What led to this decision? Karel Voldřich, Head of Decarbonisation, commented on the current energy crisis in the EU.
A harsh winter is coming. Germany considers extending the lifetime of its last nuclear power plants
Confusion over ESG ratings. How can a "dirty" company have a better rating than a greener one?
Julian Toth, Chief Operating Officer, dispels confusion around ESG ratings and explains the original intention of these metrics.
Karel Voldřich, Head of Industry Decarbonisation at ISFC, gave an interview on Europe´s decarbonisation efforts, its regulations, and restrictions in the heavy industry.
There is a real risk that the industry will move out
Decarbonisation of the heavy industry becomes more challenging and urgent due to the war in Ukraine
An opinion piece from Karel Voldřich, ISFC, and Jan Burian, IDC Europe, on the urgently needed transition of energy-intensive industries.
Claire Godet for Aktualne.cz on the EU's energy dependence on Russia
Our Head of research, Claire Godet, explains why ending the EU's energy dependence on Russia is the only way out of the crisis.
Karel Voldřich, Head of Industry Decarbonisation, shared his thoughts on the often overlooked topic of sustainable transition in the Czech heavy industry.
Financial challenges in the industry decarbonisation
Our COO Julian answered the questions on how he approaches sustainability and the environment and whether upcoming regulations can also improve the quality of services.
Julian Toth’s entry for Lawyers&business
Claire Godet, our Head of Research gave an interview on how policies such as the ETS can truly foster decarbonisation.
The EU Emissions Trading Scheme: an imperfect route to decarbonisation
Our CEO, Linda, explains why Ukraine is critically important for both European security and the EU’s decarbonisation agenda.
The systemic importance of Ukraine for the EU
Our Visiting Fellow Ivana Taškárová argues that ad-hoc crisis responses in the agricultural sector should not come at the expense of the EU’s strategic goals.
Ivana Taškárová for Euractiv on sustainable agriculture in times of crisis
Our COO Julian identifies a common misunderstanding around the taxonomy: It is a mere classification system, not prohibiting investors to invest in other activities.
Julian Toth for HN on gas and nuclear in the EU taxonomy
How to counter the energy crisis? With sun and wind
MEP Luděk Niedermayer and ISFC’s David Němeček emphasise the importance to focus on renewable energy to help solve the current energy crisis.
Spreading the message: The Green Bond article in Euractiv was also shared by Deník.cz
The article by Euractiv featuring our views on the developments and challenges in green bond issuance in the region was also picked up by Deník.cz.
David Nemecek on the interest in green energy in the EU
David, Head of Sustainability & Banking at ISFC describes the effects of EU Taxonomy on the Czech a wider European market.
Our CEO, Linda, spoke to SME about key steps to meet the goals in the EU Green Deal, challenges we face in our region and financing opportunities to address them.
Internal combustion cars will be a rarity. Something like a horse-drawn carriage
Krzysztof Biliński for Impakter on why One-Off Innovative Actions Will Not Solve Global Issues
Krzysztof Biliński, Head of our Innovation work stream, explains why we need to think and innovate in systems rather than in green silos to create a climate-neutral and just society.
ETS reform: How to avoid a new ‘green iron curtain’ in Europe
Claire Godet and Linda Zeilina wrote a commentary on how to use ETS revenues as a major lever to secure prosperity and ease the transition to the economy of the future.
We expect green bond issuance in the region to strengthen gradually
Our COO, Julian, and Head of our Banking work stream, David, have shared their views on the current and future state of green bonds issuance in the region.
Just Transition Fund: what is the role of private capital in financing?
In this article, read about a highly important engagement of the ISFC.
Our COO, Julian, recently joined the HN’s podcast to talk about the expectations from COP26, different approached by the big global players, and the recent increase in the energy prices.
Julian Toth on HN’s podcast Ranní brífink on what to expect from the COP26 in Glasgow
Julian Toth from ISFC: Our slogan could be “Where BlackRock meets Greenpeace”
This interview not only reveals Julian’s personal story but also provides his view on challenges the CEE region faces in adopting sustainable finance.
A "green curtain" may divide the east and west in the EU. Cutting emissions only is no longer enough for countries like Czechia
Claire Godet and Linda Zeilina from the ISFC wrote about decarbonisation opportunities for the CEE region.
He went from BlackRock to green finance. Sustainable investments are more resilient and profitable, says Julian Toth
Julian spoke to HN about the importance of promoting sustainable finance. You can read the interview in Czech.
In this article, written in Czech, the author reflects on our webinar on financing Just Transition and provides a short summary of the findings discussed by speakers.
