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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
- Dominique Di Grande, Solutions and Alliances, Talentia CPM
- Stefanie Egger, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung, CRIF AG
- Gaurav Kumar Garg, Founder & CEO EcoSense 360°
- Martina Hartmann, Specialist Corporate Finance, Swissgrid AG
- Timo Heroth, Senior Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft, Institut für Finanzdienstleistungen Zug IFZ
- Timo Honsel, Associate Vice President, ISS ESG
- Dr. Ute Laun, Dozentin & Projektleiterin, Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft, Institut für Finanzdienstleistungen Zug IFZ
- Andreas Lindner, Group CFO, ORIOR AG
- Julian Osborne, CEO und Co-Founder, Pelt8
- Miguel Perez Ludeña, Research Lead, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Dominik Pfoster, Sustainable Investment Specialist, BLKB
- Anne Sander, Senior Controller NFR, Lindt & Sprüngli (Schweiz) AG
- Matthias Stubenvoll, Director Solution Architect, CCH® Tagetik
- Ina Maria Walthert, Head Group Sustainability, AMAG Group AG
- 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.
19 and 20 September 2024 - the event has taken place
- ESG reporting for lenders and other key stakeholders
Stakeholder-oriented ESG reporting: drivers and challenges for companies
17 and 18 October 2024 - the event has taken place
- Implementing ESG controlling
Strategic sustainability controlling: interfaces in the company and in data management
24 and 25 October 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.
