ESMA publishes first Climate Transition Plan – a signal for sustainable financial markets in Europe
Frankfurt, 17 July 2025 – The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its first Climate Transition Plan on 8 July 2025. This marks a pivotal step in aligning its internal operations with the European Union’s climate objectives under the European Green Deal and the EU Strategy for a Green Economy.
Through this plan, ESMA commits to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – based on the 2023 reference year – by 15.4% by 2027 and 31.4% by 2030. The primary sources of emissions have been identified as business travel, energy consumption, and food services. The ultimate goal is for the supervisory authority to reach climate neutrality by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement.
Specifically, ESMA is implementing the following measures:
- Introduction of an annual GHG budget to manage air travel emissions,
- Optimisation of office space usage to reduce energy demands,
- Incentives for climate-friendly procurement of goods and services.
The publication of this Climate Transition Plan clearly demonstrates that supervisory authorities are increasingly holding themselves to the same ESG standards they require of market participants. At the same time, ESMA underlines that sustainable transformation and effective supervision are not conflicting objectives, but mutually reinforcing imperatives.
Practical relevance: LPA Capmatix as a strategic enabler
For asset managers, management companies (ManCos), banks, and insurance undertakings seeking to meet their ESG and climate-related reporting obligations, LPA Lucht Probst Associates offers a powerful and modular solution through its Capmatix platform. Our software supports not only the mapping of regulatory requirements, but also enables the integration of sustainability targets into investment processes and ensures transparent reporting in line with SFDR, MiFID II, CSRD, and upcoming climate regulations.
With ESMA’s initiative, it becomes evident: the shift towards a Green Economy is not merely a political ambition, but an operational reality – for supervisors and market participants alike.
Disclaimer
This article contains a summarised and editorially processed version of the official release by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) dated 8 July 2025. This publication by LPA Lucht Probst Associates is intended solely for informational purposes, with due regard to intellectual property rights and publication conditions. All rights to the original content remain with ESMA.
Original source: https://www.esma.europa.eu
