DESCRIPTION

The Blended Intensive Program “Sustainability, Finance and Taxation” offers an in-depth introduction to the financial and economic dimensions of sustainability. It equips participants with analytical skills and practical knowledge needed to understand current sustainability challenges and to evaluate policy instruments and financial tools designed to support sustainable economic and technological development. Central topics include ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria, sustainable and green finance (e.g., sustainability in financial institutions, funds for sustainable investments), ESG compliance and risk management, and taxation and fiscal incentives (e.g., carbon taxes, EU emission trading system).