Programme overview
A certificate program offered by Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid, Professor of Finance at the University of St.Gallen and Managing Director of the Swiss Institute of Banking and Finance, in cooperation with ESG industry experts from
- Ethos
- Inrate
- MSCI
- radicant
- UBS
- Vontobel
- Walder Wyss
- Zürcher Kantonalbank
The course consists of six weekly events, to be held in May and June 2025, on Wednesdays from 4 pm to 8 pm, with two (once three) lectures per event and a weekly networking reception that allows participants to get into contact with speakers and fellow course participants. Online participation is possible as well. In-person participants unable to attend individual events can flexibly opt to participate online.
Contact person
Learn more about the programme in a personal conversation.
Beatrix Kobelt Sekretariat Prof. Füss und Prof. Schmid
Programme details
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Next date
| Start date: | 07.05.2025 | |
| places available | ||
Your Benefit
The course consists of six weekly events with two lectures per event and a weekly networking reception that allows participants to get into contact with speakers and fellow course participants. Online participation is possible as well. In-person participants unable to attend individual events can flexibly opt to participate online.
Target group
The target audience includes finance professionals in asset management, banking, financial advisory, pension funds, risk management, insurance, and finance IT, corporate treasury and finance employees involved in ESG compliance and reporting, and of course everybody interested in ESG and sustainable finance.
Please note that the number of places on site is limited. Online participation is possible at any time.
Program structure
- In-person course participation: Wednesday, 16.00 – 20.00, with the following time schedule:
16.00 – 17.30 Lecture 1
17.30 – 18.15 Reception / Networking
18.15 – 19.45 Lecture 2
20.00 End of the event - Alternatively, participants may decide to register for (live) online participation, which allows to ask questions (plus access to all the course materials and video recordings until a month after course end).
Content
ESG and Sustainable Finance are now in the focus of public and political attention. The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement have provided a roadmap for sustainability for governments and regulators, but also for financial institutions. By directing financial flows into sustainable activities and integrating ESG criteria into the investment process, the financial sector has great potential to change markets and to shape sustainable economic systems. Hence, the interest in sustainable investing has grown to such an extent that the investment community has shifted from asking whether to adopt ESG principles to how to implement them. This course is intended to serve as an in-depth introduction to ESG and sustainable finance that combines both rigorous academic evidence and hands-on industry experience on
- how to implement ESG standards into the investment process,
- how to measure ESG and deal with data issues,
- how to address regulatory challenges and certification issues,
- how to navigate legal ESG risks,
- how to manage ESG and climate risk,
- how to pick up customer needs and communicate ESG targets and achievement to clients,
- how to assess the financial performance of sustainable investments, and
- how to assess the real-world impact of sustainable investments.
Do you require further information?
I am gladly available for you and look forward to hearing from you.
Beatrix Kobelt Sekretariat Prof. Füss und Prof. Schmid
Why University of St.Gallen
At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!
Judith Witzemann