Sustainability Fundamentals Course
Sustainability Fundamentals for Investor Relations practitioners
This course is a collaboration between SIX Swiss Exchange, the IR club Schweiz and the Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ.
In collaboration with the Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ and the SIX Swiss Exchange, the IR club Schweiz supports this first specialist course that tackles sustainability matters of IR departments, namely the regulatory landscape, sustainability dialogues and engagements with investors and banks, and the IR perspective on sustainability information and KPIs. We invite you to join our course to benefit from the rich experiences of our speakers and your peers.
With the Sustainability Fundamentals course you discover tools and resources for collecting, analyzing and interpreting sustainability data and KPIs.
Structure of the course
- Block 1: May 6, 2025, SIX Swiss Exchange, Zürich The Regulator and Rating Perspective: Regulatory Sustainability Landscape and the Impact of Sustainability Ratings
- Block 2: May 20, 2025, Remote Online-Session The Investor Perspective: Stewardship, Stakeholder Engagementand IR/ Communication Strategies
- Block 3: June 3, 2025, Institute for Financial Services Zug IFZ, Rotkreuz The Corporate IR Perspective: Data, Tools, Sustainability Information and KPIs
Content
Explore the dynamic landscape of sustainability regulation in Switzerland, the European Union (EU) and beyond and gain insights into the evolving legal frameworks shaping corporate responsibility. Delve into the various standards and approaches to non-financial reporting and uncover methodologies and best practices. This course is focused on the corporate side of sustainability.
Discover tools and resources for collecting, analyzing and interpreting sustainability data and KPIs. Learn how companies can effectively track progress towards their sustainability goals and drive continuous improvement. How do I identify my stakeholders' expectations and how do I promote transparency for more sustainability in the interests of the company? Gain valuable insights from experienced IR professionals who will share their expertise on how to effectively address sustainability challenges and learn from peers how to seamlessly integrate sustainability into corporate structures and overcome organizational silos. Discover how the IR department can become a central force that uses its influence to steer non-financial information management in the organization.
Speakers
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Behringer, Head of Competence Center Controlling, IFZ/HSLU
- Danielle Brassel, Head Responsible Investment, Zurich Insurance Group
- Dr. Kieran Dobson, EMEA Head of ESG Client Engagement, S&P Global
- Fredré Ferreira, Value Chain Guidance and Governance, EFRAG
- Dr. Timo Heroth, Sustainability Reporting Lead, IFZ/HSLU
- Timo Honsel, Associate Vice President, ISS ESG
- François Perrin, Head of ESG, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert
- Mike Tyrell, Editor, SRI Connect
- Elisabeth Wallimann, Senior Manager Investor Relations, SIX Swiss Exchange
- Lindsay Zingg, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Georg Fischer AG
More information & application (Registration is open until March 21, 2025)
Contact
Lucerne School of Business
Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ
Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Suurstoffi 1
6343 Rotkreuz
ifz @ hslu.ch
+41 41 757 67 67
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