Raising an impact fund in 2026? Here's how to prepare for SFDR 2.0

22 Jul 2026
06:00
Most our of readers will know that the EU is replacing Article 8 and 9 an entirely new sustainable reporting mechanism: SFDR 2.0.
What might be less clear now is where your fund lands under the new system,, what LPs will ask you about it before the rules even apply, and what you can do right now to prepare.
Here's the state of play, based on the most recent information.
What might be less clear now is where your fund lands under the new system,, what LPs will ask you about it before the rules even apply, and what you can do right now to prepare.
Here's the state of play, based on the most recent information.
What's the latest?
The European Council agreed its negotiating position on 24 June, and Parliament's economic affairs committee voted on its amendments on 15 July.