Invest Europe has published the 2026 ESG reporting template
Published 30 October 2026
Category: Impact and ESG
On 20 October 2026, Invest Europe launched an updated version of the ESG reporting template. The original template was introduced in 2022 and has been updated annually since then. The voluntary template aims to standardize the collection of data and investor reporting on ESG matters on GP, fund and portfolio company level.
The latest update aims to reduce duplication and improve the consistency and usefulness of ESG information across private capital. It focuses on improving proportionality, alignment, usability and clarity, while also considering recent market developments. At the same time, the update seeks to maintain continuity with previous editions, ensuring that historical data remains comparable. More specifically, sheet 11 in the template highlights changes from 2025-2026. Read more about the updated template here.
Information on how to use the 2026 ESG Reporting Template can be found in the template itself. The updated template can be found here.
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