The ESG concept and its European and Swiss regulatory framework

In a few words

Discover the ESG concept and familiarise yourself with the various European and Swiss regulations relating to sustainable development.

The training course begins with an introduction to the ESG concept and its origins, before presenting the different ESG criteria and the way in which companies obtain their ESG scores, which are essential for investors in evaluating non-financial performance.

The second part of the training course examines the principal European regulations on ESG, making a clear distinction between the rules applicable to companies and those applicable to financial players, with a focus on the interconnections between these regulations.

The course ends with a panorama of the situation in Switzerland, including a look at the prevailing practices for companies and financial intermediaries, thus providing a clear vision of the current rules with respect to ESG.

Price: CHF 89.-
Duration: 25 minutes
Certification test: 20 Questions
Access: 1 month
Available languages:

Experts

SAQ Duration of recognised SAQ certification: 50 min

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