Main developments and trends that emerged in 2024 in the EU and Iberia and how we anticipate these will evolve in 2025
The year 2024 marked significant progress in the EU's sustainable finance regulatory framework, with the adoption and implementation of numerous key legislations aimed to integrate sustainability into financial practices, enhance transparency, and combat greenwashing.
We expect the year 2025 to be crucial for an initial assessment of the practical impact of the newly adopted legislation. The implementation of these measures will be closely monitored to understand their influence on business strategies, compliance, and overall market dynamics.
One of the primary challenges Europe and Iberia face is balancing the burden of regulatory requirements aimed at achieving the Paris Agreement objectives and fostering competitive environment, especially for SMEs.
In any event, companies should not perceive this regulation as a burden only or as a tick the box exercise. They should also try to see it as an opportunity to revisit and revise their business models, leveraging the regulations to drive sustainable growth.