CSR and Financial Institute Certified Workshops in a location near you

CSRFI is a collaboration between two of the world’s leading CSR conference and consultancy firms, MHCi and TBLi and is certified by George Mason University in Washington DC. Our aim is to provide outstanding CSR and Finance training internationally. Courses run for two days at a leading hotel. Delegates will receive all course materials in soft copy, lunch and refreshments. Course timings are 9am – 5pm with a one-hour lunchbreak. More…

Module en finance durable / Formation DAS en Management durable

Formation continue en finance durable – Mai 2013 : SFG avec la  HEG, l’UNIGE et l’ISFB, collaborent pour proposer une formation de haut niveau, fortement axée sur la pratique, abordant les enjeux et les outils de la finance durable. Elles offrent ainsi aux professionnels une formation exigeante directement applicable dans l’exercice de leur métier. Cette formation, unique en Suisse romande, est destinée à toute personne désirant intégrer la problématique de la durabilité dans le domaine de la finance et est ouverte aux inscriptions.

Ce module spécialisé peut être suivi séparément du diplôme et nos membres bénéficient d’une réduction de 10%.  More…

Programme & Inscription

DAS en Management durable: Cette formation a pour objectif de donner aux participants l’approche et les outils lui permettant d’introduire le développement durable dans la gestion d’entreprise. À la fin de la formation, le participant sera en mesure de comprendre les enjeux de l’entreprise dans le cadre du développement durable, d’évaluer la performance globale de l’entreprise, ainsi que de mettre en oeuvre concrètement des politiques de gestion durable de l’entreprise. More…

New Leaders for Sustainable Finance!

Certificate course for sustainable finance & investment / Zürich

The role and responsibilities of the financial sector toward the real economy and toward society have never been in the limelight as much as they have in the past few years. Financial sustainability in the economic, social, and ecological sense as well as general ethical questions and governance related challenges have become of vital interest – not only from a public perspective but also for the health of the financial sector itself. More…

Cours intensif en gestion des fondations donatrices

Centre for Philanthropy Studies and wise – conseillers en philanthropie / 31 octobre au 2 novembre 2012 / Genève / Français.

Cette formation permettra aux participants d’approfondir des sujets importants comme la gouvernance, la stratégie, l’évaluation et l’impact des projets ou encore les enjeux liés à la collaboration entre fondations. Alliant les compétences de professionnels reconnus dans le secteur avec celles des organisateurs, ce cours sur trois jours permettra de faire un lien essentiel entre le cadre théorique et la mise en oeuvre pratique de la gestion d’une fondation. Ce cours est donné en collaboration avec IHEID. More…

Certificate and DAS in Corporate Social Responsability

University of Geneva / January to June (Certificate), respectively October (DAS) 2012 / Geneva / English.

The certificate and the DAS have the objective to illustrate the different aspects of CSR and Sustainability with the aim to make them practical in different strategies and operational environments. Furthemore, it trains its participants in mastering the CSR and sustainable development decision-making tools and analytical instruments used by institutions today, and likely to be used in the future. In this sense, the certificate and DAS contribute in promoting CSR skills of individuals so that they may play an important role in making the concept event more widespread than it is today. More…

Executive Course in Socially Responsible Investments

University of Zurich, Center for Microfinance, Department of Banking and Finance / 3-4 October 2012 / Zurich / German.

This executive course familiarizes its participants with the essential concepts of SRI, by providing a detailed appreciation of the SRI market, the different profils of its investors, as well as an analysis of risks and performances. Consequently, the course offers specialized know-how, aiming at enhanced competence regarding SRI advice and decision-making. This course is given in cooperation with the CSSP Vaduz. More…

Executive Course in Microfinance – Introduction and State of the Art 

University of Zurich, Center for Microfinance, Department of Banking and Finance / 28 – 30 June 2012 / Zurich / English. 

This course allows participants to gain a basic understanding how microfinance works, how it relates to financial systems, how product development responds to demand and addresses financial market imperfections, and what tools exist to analyze success and risk factors.In additions, participants gain an indepth understanding of the main issues, problem areas and current trends in financial systems development. They apply state-of-the-art tools for monitoring and evaluating the financial and social performance of investments in microfinance and financial sector development, and understand the key principles of risk management of microfinance investments. More…

WWF Certificate Leaders for Sustainable Finance

WWF / February – September 2012 / Zurich / German. 

The participants of this course learn how to add ethical and ecological elements to commercial and economic practices facing clients and financial products. The course emphasized methods to consult and help companies in conceiving management systems oriented towards sustainability. Furthermore the course trains the future leaders for sustainable finance to initiate, to plan, to implement, and to evaluate innovative and sustainable solutions within the banking and financial sector. More… 

Responsible Investment Essentials and Certificate

RI Academy / Online Learning / English.

The RI Academy is the world’s first structured learning pathway for financial services, corporate and other professionals needing to understand how environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are impacting investment decision making, company and shareholder value and ongoing access to investment & capital markets. It was established in late 2008 by the RI Academy to address the significant and growing skills gap in the responsible investment sector. The Online Learning is certified by the CFA Institute. More… 

Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC)

Finance & Sustainability Initative (FSI) and David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise (John Molson School of Business at the Concordia University) / Online Learning / English. 

This online learning represents the first professional designation of its kind, offered through a University Business School, specifically geared towards investment professionals. The SIPC was created in response to the growing interest in Sustainable Investment approaches. Designed to provide professionals in the finance, investment and corporate world with a unique set of skills, knowledge and analytical thinking; the SIPC prepares its participants to take full advantage of new professional opportunities created by the potential of Sustainable Investing. The online learnin is certified by the CFA Institute. More…

Environmental and Social Risk Analysis / Energy Efficiency Financing in Buildings /Climate Change: Risks and Opportunities for the Finance Sector

UNEP FI / Online Learning / English, French and Spanish.   

The sustainable finance training services are part of the mission of UNEP FI to “identify, promote, and realise the adoption of best environmental and sustainability practice at all levels of financial institution operations”. The primary aim of these services is to raise awareness and to build capacity in sustainable finance amongst UNEP FI Signatories and other financial institutions, as well as relevant stakeholders in governments, NGOs and academia, especially in developing countries and emerging markets. More…