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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.
