Amsterdam Institute of Finance, 2 days, € 3100
How can finance professionals lead the transition to long-term value creation within a sustainable economy? This two-day program will provide practical tools on how to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues into the investment process to enhance value.
The Sustainable Finance program covers the key players in the ESG space (institutional investors, companies, ESG raters, regulatory institutions), their motivations and incentives related to sustainable finance (“value” or “values”), ESG measurement and metrics, ESG shareholder engagement, the link between ESG quality and financial performance, and ESG-related disclosures.
There will be two focus topics within these broader themes. The first focus topic covers in depth climate and biodiversity finance, that is, how investors, companies, and regulators can address the risks and opportunities related to climate change and biodiversity loss. A second focus topic will be on ESG ratings and how they can (and cannot) enhance financial decision making in the sustainable finance space.
The interactive program offers an intensive learning experience, combining the latest academic insights with group discussions, practical exercises, and insightful case studies. Participants will be ahead of the curve when it comes to understanding, and critically assessing, how sustainable finance can transform organizations and the economy.
How you will benefit
- Gain a solid understanding of the key players in the sustainable finance space
- Understand the value and values dimensions of sustainable finance
- Learn in depth how to measure and manage climate and biodiversity risks
- Investigate different ESG ratings and critically assess their potentials
- Explore and understand the link between ESG quality and financial performance
Program length
2 days
| Day 1 | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Day 2 | 09:00 – 17:30 |
Faculty
Zacharias Sautner
Zacharias Sautner is Professor of Sustainable Finance at the University of Zurich (UZH) and a Senior Chair at the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI). Through his research on ESG topics such as climate change or biodiversity, he provides insights on how finance can contribute to a more sustainable future. He enjoys spreading his sustainable finance views…
