Are you a member of the management or board of trustees of a pension fund or a member of the management or board of directors of an SME?
The ESG landscape is constantly evolving, and the challenges in the fields of environment, social responsibility, and corporate governance are complex. Our practical half-day seminars at various locations in Switzerland offer you the opportunity to deepen your ESG knowledge.
Take the chance to invest in your ESG expertise and proactively engage with the future requirements in the area of sustainability.
ESG Basic Knowledge
EU Regulation & Switzerland in Focus
ESG in Investment Strategy
ESG in Risk Management
Successful ESG Reporting
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is a significant mega trend that affects companies worldwide. In this half-day intensive seminar, as a foundation board member of a Swiss pension fund, you will be thoroughly introduced to the fundamental ESG concepts to better understand their significance for investment strategy, risk management and reporting.
The seminar has been specifically designed for member of the management and the board members of Swiss pension funds and takes into account current developments such as the ASIP recommendations for the ESG reporting standard, the Swiss Climate Scores, and relevant EU regulations.
Partner
For over 20 years, Oliver Oehri has been immersed in the world of "ESG & Reporting". As a founding partner of both CSSP & yourSRI, he has provided guidance to numerous companies on their ESG strategies for over a decade. Lecturer in the seminar in Zurich & Lausanne.
Ernesto Turnes is a Professor of Banking and Finance at OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences in St. Gallen since 2006. Since 2023, he is the head of the new Institute for Finance and Law (IFL). Lecturer in the seminar in Zurich.
Jürg Tobler, Dr. oec HSG
Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board & Head of Asset Management Division Pension Fund of the City of Zurich.
Guestlecturer in the seminar in Zurich.
Philipp Krüger, Professor of Finance at the University of Geneva and the Swiss Finance Institute, was awarded the Moskowitz Prize in 2015 for his sustainable finance research. He advises on ESG investment at Inrate AG and a major Swiss bank. Lecturer at the seminar in Lausanne.
Pascal Frei, Partner at PPCmetrics since 2011, has a a Master's degree in Banking and Finance and a CFA certificate. With over 20 years of investment advisory experience, he also teaches at CACP and the Swiss Training Centre for Investment Professionals. Lecturer at the seminar in Lausanne.
PF - November 6, 2024
Aquatis Hotel, Rte de Berne 148, Lausanne, 10 AM - 4 PM, FR
PF - November 12, 2024
FFHS, Zollstrasse 17, Zurich, 10 AM - 4 PM, DE
The seminar is specially designed for members of the management, board of trustees and investment committee of Swiss pension funds.
The number of seminar participants is limited to 25.
Participants of the seminar can be credited with 4.5 credit points.
These "Occupational Provision" credit points standardize and visualize the effort put into training and continued education by leadership teams across various training offers.
These credit points are awarded by the Foundation for Self-responsibility.
The participation fee is CHF 750.00 per person and includes the on-site lectures, seminar documents, lunch and the status 'Certified Sustainability Expert' (certificate of attendance).
The half-day seminar takes place at several locations in Switzerland.
Seminar in Zurich is conducted in German.
Seminar in Lausanne is conducted in French.
Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant attains the status of 'Certified Sustainability Expert'.
There's an opportunity for pension funds to obtain the label 'Certified Sustainability Board'.
ESG Basics Compact
EU Regulation & Switzerland in Focus
Risk Management & Compliance
Basics of ESG Data
Basics of Reporting & Supply Chain
ESG in Financing
In the age of sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) requirements are crucial for companies worldwide. From 2023, many EU companies will be obligated to inform their stakeholders about ESG activities. Swiss SMEs might also be affected, especially if they maintain business relations with EU companies or are part of the European supply chain.
Our experts have developed a practical half-day seminar to assist you as a member of the management or a board member of a Swiss SME in addressing these challenges.
Partner & Media Partner
For over 20 years, Oliver Oehri has been immersed in the world of "ESG & Reporting". As a founding partner of both CSSP & yourSRI, he has provided guidance to numerous companies on their ESG strategies for over a decade.
SME - November 7, 2024
FFHS, Zollstrasse 17, Zurich, 10 AM - 4 PM, DE
The half-day seminar is aimed at members of the management and board of directors of SMEs in Switzerland.
The number of seminar participants is limited to 25.
The participation fee is CHF 750.00 per person and includes the on-site lectures, seminar documents, lunch and the status 'Certified SustainabilityExpert' (certificate of attendance).
The half-day seminar takes place in Zurich.
Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant attains the status of 'Certified Sustainability Expert'.
There's an opportunity for SMEs to obtain the label 'Certified Sustainability Board'.
The 'Certified Sustainability Board' label is awarded to pension funds and SMEs and requires a 'Certified Sustainability Expert'. It is an exclusive ESG certificate that may be used for communication purposes (e.g. website or ESG report) and signals to your stakeholders that you have dealt with sustainability issues in a well-founded manner.
Our e-Training is an extension of our seminars, providing you with exclusive access to annually updated ESG theme videos through a web login. Experts present current developments and trends to keep your knowledge on ESG and CSR up-to-date.
For holders of the 'Certified Sustainability Board', annual participation is required to maintain the certification.
Welcome to Boards4ESG, where vision meets reality!
We are a dynamic group of professionals, united by the shared goal of bringing ESG knowledge to the heart of Swiss pension funds and SMEs.
Our expertise in ESG and CSR, topped with a genuine passion for sustainability, brought Boards4ESG to life. In a world where conscientiousness is becoming the norm, our mission is clear: We equip you with the tools you need to not only create positive environmental and societal changes but also to strengthen the image and future of your organization.
With Boards4ESG by your side, you're ready to dive into the ever-changing landscape of sustainability.
Oliver Oehri lic.oec. HSG
Sustainability Expert & Entrepreneur.
Ernesto Turnes
Professor for Banking and Finance
Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
Hanspeter Konrad, lic. iur. Attorney at Law, former Director of the Swiss Pension Fund Association (31.8.2023)
Sebastian Utz
Professor with Focus in Climate Finance
University of Augsburg