Maia Mesanger

Joining the conversation are Maia Mesanger and Jameson McLennan, both sustainable finance analysts at BloombergNEF. They dive into the EU's recent rollback of sustainable reporting regulations, sparking concerns over transparency and investment in climate initiatives. The duo also discusses the competitive tensions with the US and the proactive steps being taken by the Asia Pacific region. Their insights shed light on the challenges small businesses face under new regulations and the urgent need for clearer policies to support sustainable finance in a shifting global landscape.

Maia Mesanger, BloombergNEF specialist in finance policy and transition risk, outlines the current “messy middle” of sustainable finance. She discusses 2025’s policy backtracking, why reporting standards matter, and how EU shifts ripple globally. Short takes on taxonomies, lobbying, scope cuts, and the evolving path to common sustainability rules.