Sustainable Finance Table: Document for the sustainability dialogue between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Banks

On 06/12/2024, the Bank of Italy issued an update regarding "Sustainable Finance Table: Document for the sustainability dialogue between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Banks". The document aims to support SMEs in collecting and producing ESG information, facilitating dialogue with banks on sustainability topics and promoting access to financing. It reflects contributions from a public consultation process involving stakeholders, including the Ministry of Environment and Security Energy, and simplifies the initial framework by reducing indicators and introducing qualitative estimates.