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This modular specialist course teaches the fundamentals of ESG reporting. Based on case studies and best-practice examples, it discusses proven approaches for companies wishing to develop their own ESG reporting. Participants learn to use the necessary tools to analyse and evaluate ESG factors and to develop suitable indicators for their ESG reporting. They will gain an overview of key regulatory requirements and learn to report on ESC topics according to the relevant frameworks and in a stakeholder-oriented way.
Certificate awarded
You will obtain a certificate of participation from the Lucerne School of Business/FHZ.
Target group
We designed this continuing and executive education programme with specialists and members of senior management in mind who work in sustainability controlling and reporting or aim to enter the field, as well as sustainability officers, finance experts, controllers, accounting and compliance specialists, financial auditors and management consultants. The course is particularly ideal for companies in the early stages of their ESG reporting project.
Lecturers in the course
- Stephan Geiger, Head of Sustainable Finance, EY
- Martina Hartmann, Specialist Corporate Finance, Swissgrid AG
- Timo Heroth, Senior Research Associate, Lucerne School of Business, Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ
- Timo Honsel, Associate Vice President, ISS ESG
- Dr Ute Laun, Lecturer and Head of Project, Lucerne School of Business, Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ
- Andreas Lindner, Group CFO, ORIOR AG
- Miguel Perez Ludeña, Research Lead, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Kristina Micic, Portfolio Manager, Lead ESG Integration, Treasury & Asset Management, EUROFIMA
- Dominik Pfoster, Sustainable Investment Specialist, BLKB
- Fabian Reichmuth, Team Head, Portfolio controlling, Tellco Immobilien
- Peter Rupp, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Hilti Corporation
- Anne Sander, Senior Controller NFR, Lindt & Sprüngli (Switzerland) AG
- Thomas Schweizer, CFO, Member of the Executive Board, Tellco Immobilien
- Jacqueline Wirz, Controller Swissgrid AG
Course objectives
You will learn the fundamentals of sustainability reporting and the relevant regulations in Switzerland. You will acquire the skills to build ESG data management. You will be introduced to instruments to analyse and report ESG data.
Admission criteria
This specialist course is for anyone tasked with building or further developing ESG reporting. No prior knowledge of sustainability reporting is required. If you have questions about admission to the course or need additional information, please contact Dr Ute Laun or Timo Heroth.
Structure and start of the course
The specialist course is made up of three modules that can be attended in any order. Each module comprises two half-days:
- ESG regulation for Swiss companies
Regulatory requirements and instruments for corporate reporting: real-life practical examples.
14 and 15 March 2024
- ESG reporting for lenders and other key stakeholders
Stakeholder-oriented ESG reporting: drivers and challenges for companies
18 and 19 April 2024
- Implementing ESG controlling
Strategic sustainability controlling: interfaces in the company and in data management
2 and 3 May 2024
The language of instruction is German. The course is also available in English upon request. We can also tailor the course specifically to your organisation.
Course location
The Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ is conveniently located by the Rotkreuz train station.
Lucerne School of Business
Institut für Finanzdienstleistungen Zug IFZ
Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Suurstoffi 1
6343 Rotkreuz
Phone: +41 41 757 67 67
Email address: ifz@hslu.ch
Internet: www.hslu.ch/ifz
You can easily get to the IFZ by public transport. Trains operate along the main railway line between Zurich and Lucerne. The Institute is a four-minute walk away from Rotkreuz station. You can find the train timetable here.