The seminar Green & Sustainable Finance is organized as an open seminar for employees from different institutions and also as an in-house seminar organized for employees of clients with tailor made requirements.
The seminar delves into the world of sustainable and green finance, leading the audience through the most pressing challenges and opportunities. In the introduction the history of the promotion of sustainable development and green finance in the EU is presented and a comparison of the state of the art in the EU and beyond is offered. The main part is dedicated to financial instruments and standards for green and sustainable financial products (international standards and the European Green Bond Standard applicable from December 2024).
Next, several examples of specific financial products and practical advice on their design are included. Last but not least, the the seminar covers the related legislation, reporting and disclosure requirements that apply to banks and financial institutions, as well as the risks (e.g. greenwashing) that arise from the provision of green and sustainable financial products.
The seminar is suitable not only for those who want to get acquainted with the field of green and sustainable finance, but will be useful for anyone who is already doing business in this area or is planning to do so.