F.I.R.S.T. e.V. is a non-profit association, which was founded in October 2021. The acronym “F.I.R.S.T.” stands for “Finance, Impact, Research, Sustainability, & Transparency”. Our aim is to promote sustainability in the financial industry. Currently, the association comprises seven members from academia and practice.
Our objectives include:
Fostering the transparency of sustainable investment products
Informing and advising on sustainability in financial markets
Review and assessment of investment products with regard to sustainability criteria
Development of standards and labels as well as the issuing of labels
Supporting scientific research and projects in the field of sustainable finance