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Today, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance publicly announced the 35 members appointed for its third mandate and FIEC, represented by Ms María Luísa Carrasco Martínez, was confirmed as representative of the construction sector.

The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance is an advisory body to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA). Its mandate includes assisting the European Commission in reviewing the technical screening criteria of the Taxonomy Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2020/852) and assessing the role of sustainability accounting and reporting standards in supporting their application. The previous mandate officially ended in March 2025, with the new term running from February 2026 until the end of 2027.

The construction sector plays a vital role in Europe’s economic development and employment. In 2024, it accounted for 7.9% of EU GDP and provided almost 12 million direct jobs. The European construction industry is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, a goal that will require significant reductions in industrial emissions and enhanced circularity across the construction value chain. Achieving this transition will depend on substantial investments, making access to green finance essential. The EU Taxonomy, as the cornerstone of sustainable finance, should recognise and reward the contribution of contractors to sustainability and resilience objectives. By redirecting capital towards sustainable construction projects and establishing robust indicators to assess long-term investment performance, the sector can fully realise its potential as a driver of both economic growth and environmental sustainability.

FIEC representative, María Carrasco, is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of FCC Construcción. She brings extensive experience in international sustainable finance, particularly within the European market. The Madrid-headquartered company ranks among Europe’s top ten construction companies and delivers major infrastructure projects worldwide. In her role as CFO, Ms Carrasco has demonstrated excellence in overseeing capital allocation and aligning project financing with sustainability criteria, supporting investment decisions in line with the evolving EU regulatory framework. As a Member of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, she will ensure that the expertise and perspectives of the construction sector are effectively represented, contributing to strengthening the EU Sustainable Finance Framework.

FIEC previously participated in the Platform on Sustainable Finance during its 2020-2022 mandate and therefore welcomes the latest appointment decision of DG FISMA. Our construction sector high-level experts will bring great value to the further development of the EU Taxonomy, as well as to improving the usability and practicality of the broader EU Sustainable Finance Framework.

Access the Press Release of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance via this link.

What is the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance? Click here to explore and read more on the European Commission website.