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Programmübersicht - ESG and Sustainable Finance

Schedule

Event 1

Introduction, Carbon Pricing, Blue Economy and Biodiversity

Wednesday, 20.05.2026

16.00-17.30

Introduction to ESG and sustainable finance
Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid, University of St.Gallen

17.30-18.15

Drinks, Snacks & Networking

18.15-19.45

Carbon Pricing, Blue Economy, and Biodiversity
Prof. Dr. Martin Nerlinger, University of St.Gallen

Event 2

How to Measure Sustainability? 

Wednesday, 27.05.2026

16.00-16.45

Navigating the ESG ratings jungle
Prof. Dr. Julian Kölbel, University of St.Gallen
17.00-17.45Assessing ESG impact
Dr. Moritz Reisser, Co-Head of Research, Inrate 
17.45-18.30Drinks, Snacks & Networking

18.30-20.00

Measuring and managing ESG and climate risk
Dr. Oliver Marchand, Global Head of ESG Research and Models, MSCI

Event 3

Regulation and Legal Issues

Wednesday, 03.06.2026

16.00-17.30

Regulation and reporting
Sasha Cisar, Specialist for Sustainable Investments, Nest Collective Foundation (Nest Sammelstiftung)

17.30-18.15

Drinks, Snacks & Networking

18.15-19.45

Navigating legal ESG risks
Andreas Hoesli, Attorney at Law and Senior Associate, Walder Wyss Ltd.

Event 4

Sustainable Investment Strategies and Products 

Wednesday, 10.06.2026

16.00-17.30

ESG Investment Strategies: Current Landscape and Applications
Dr. E. Carnemolla, Quantitative Analyst, Vontobel Asset Management

17.30-18.15

Drinks, Snacks & Networking

18.15-19.45

How to set up a sustainable investment product
Ruben Feldman, Deputy Head of ESG Strategy & Business Development, ZKB 

Event 5

Financial Advisory and Impact

Wednesday, 17.06.2026

16.00-17.30

Sustainable investments in financial advisory
Antonia Sariyska, Sustainable Investing Strategist, UBS Global Wealth Management
17.30-18.15Drinks, Snacks & Networking

18.15-19.45

The impact of sustainable investing
Prof. Dr. Julian Kölbel, University of St.Gallen
 

Event 6

Engagement and Performance

Wednesday, 24.06.2026

16.00-17.30Engagement and Voting
Dr. Matthias Narr, Ethos
17.30-18.15Drinks, Snacks & Networking
18.15-19.45The performance of sustainable investments – The academic evidence
Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid, University of St.Gallen
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