Are you a foundation board member of a pension fund or a board member 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 foundation 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 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.
Ernesto 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).
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.
PF - November 14, 2023
FFHS, Zollstrasse 17, Zurich, 10 AM - 4 PM, DE
PF - November 22, 2023
FH Ost, Rosenbergstr. 59, St. Gallen, 10 AM - 4 PM, DE
The half-day seminar is exclusively designed for board members of pension funds.
The number of seminar participants is limited to 25.
For the seminar, participating board members of pension funds 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.
Seminars in St. Gallen and Zurich are conducted in German.
For 2024, more locations are planned, as well as the addition of the seminar instruction language "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 board member of a Swiss SME in addressing these challenges.
Partner & Media Partner
For over 20 years, Oliver 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.
Ernesto 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).
SME - November 8, 2023
FFHS, Zollstrasse 17, Zurich, 10 AM - 4 PM, DE
SME - November 16, 2023
FH Ost, Rosenbergstr. 59, St. Gallen, 10 AM - 4 PM, DE
The half-day seminar is exclusively designed for executive board members of Swiss SMEs.
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 at several locations in Switzerland.
Seminars in St. Gallen and Zurich are conducted in German.
For 2024, more locations are planned, as well as the addition of the seminar instruction language "French".
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 requires a certified 'Certified Sustainability Expert' on the foundations board of directors. It is an exclusive ESG credential that may be used for communication purposes (e.g. website or ESG report) and signals sound engagement with sustainability issues to your stakeholders.
In order to maintain the 'Certified Sustainability Board' label, it is required that the seminar graduate attends the e-training annually (the expert video modules are recorded & provided) to keep up to date with the latest developments in ESG and reporting.
Publication - Pension funds as well as SMEs with the 'Certified Sustainability Board' label are continuously published on boards4esg.ch. The label is awarded according to the principle of the order of registration for the seminar ("in order of signing").
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.
The courses are available at all times and can be flexibly integrated into your schedule.
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
Sustainability Expert & Entrepreneur.
Ernesto Turnes
Professor für Banking und Finance
Ostschweizer Fachhochschule
Hanspeter Konrad, lic. iur. Attorney at Law, former Director of the Swiss Pension Fund Association (31.8.2023)