Meet the Masterclass Speaker: A World-Class Expert:

Vera Spender Koubek, is a Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance with an MSc in Environment and Sustainability. With deep expertise in ESG principles and financial sustainability, she helps organizations navigate regulatory landscapes, implement sustainable investment strategies, and drive measurable impact.

Why you should not miss this Masterclass

The financial services sector supports individuals, SMEs, large companies, and policymakers. As such, it is arguably the most important sector when it comes to sustainability.
This Masterclass introduces the fundamental principles of sustainable development and their importance.  It examines the relationship between sustainability, resilience, and business growth. Through different perspectives on sustainable finance and discussions around the emerging business models and their impact on the financial sector, it will explore how transformational change to sustainability can be delivered.
The Masterclass also sheds light on key national and international developments related to climate change, specifically the net zero movements, and it provides an overview of key initiatives within the United Nations (UNEP FI, SDGs, UNFCCC, UNCTAD, etc.), focusing on the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From governance to risk management: we will discuss how to incorporate ESG risks into a risk appetite framework.

Agenda:

• Sustainability and ESG - Executive Awareness
• Sustainability across Banking Models (focus on products & services)
• Climate Risk and ESG  (focus on risk management)
• Net Zero
• The "S" in ESG (the need to address the social dimension, governance challenges)
• Circular Economy, EU Circular Economy Action Plan  
• Corporate Governance and Materiality
• ESG Investing, incorporating ESG into “traditional” investing
• Fundamentals of Carbon Accounting and Carbon Markets
• Best Practice in ESG Reporting
• Professional Ethics, Fiduciary Duty
• Leadership for Sustainability

This Briefing will also include breakout rooms and quizzes, designed to make the session more interactive, engaging and enjoyable for the audience.

What will you get out of this Masterclass?

• You will learn about the key concepts of sustainability and their role in future economic growth and development
• You will be able to identify business risks and opportunities related to sustainability and their impact on long-term business success and viability
• You will be able to describe the key international institutions and agreements that affect sustainable development
• You will be able to explain the concept of net zero and describe how the financial sector contributes to the net zero transition
• You will understand how to create sustainable corporate actions and be able to convert ideas and vision into actions that can be successfully implemented
• You will gain an overview of theories on creating sustainable behavioral change and learn how to overcome resistance
• You will understand how these seemingly disparate topics are interconnected and use this understanding to develop an action plan
• You will be equipped with practical solutions ready to be implemented in everyday business

Bonus: All participants will receive an official Participation Certificate from Qorus, adding value to their professional credentials.

Who is this Masterclass for?

All Executives and Managers with direct or indirect responsibilities towards ESG.

Platform:

Microsoft Teams

Pricing:

Qorus members: €550 per participant
Non-members: €825 per participant
(Masterclass reserved for Financial Institutions)

Note: A special discount of 25% is applied in case of registration before 15 January 2025.

For registration or more information, please send an email to: 
olga@qorusglobal.com