Seminar Impact Finance – Climate Transition

Would you like to understand what climate impact really means from the perspective of the financial sector – and the mechanisms that drive it? In this two-day seminar, you will receive a concise introduction to the central concepts of impact finance – from defining and measuring impact to understanding the specific impact channels of different asset classes. You will also deepen your knowledge of the economic foundations of the climate transition and gain clear insights into current requirements for disclosure, product design, and client communication. Together with other participants and guided by experienced practitioners, you will conclude the seminar by developing a fictitious impact finance investment or financing product.

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Qualification:

Certificate of Attendance Impact Finance – Climate Transition

Start:

07.06.2027

Duration:

2 days, plus a 2-hour virtual kick-off session approximately two weeks before the seminar, including a preparatory assignment, more details about the implementation

Costs:

CHF 1'480.00

Location:

ZHAW, Building SN, Gertrudstrasse 8, 8401 Winterthur (Show on Google Maps)

Language of instruction:

English

Continuing Education Credits:

SAQ – Swiss Association for Quality for the certification programmes Certified Corporate Banker (CCoB) and SME Client Advisor (recertification measure comprising 25 learning hours each). This fulfils the institution-independent education and training requirements set out in the sustainability guidelines of the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA).

Wooden signpost in an open landscape. The three signs display the words “MAKE”, “AN”, and “IMPACT”, symbolizing guidance, impact, and positive change.

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Target audience

This seminar is particularly suitable for:

Investment professionals, wealth and asset managers
Institutional investors
Advisors and consultants
Entrepreneurs
Political decision-makers

Objectives

The seminar Impact Finance – Climate Transition equips participants with the expertise needed to assess the role of the financial sector in climate transition in an informed, critical, and forward-looking manner. A solid theoretical foundation enables a sound understanding of current developments, while the strong practical focus fosters inspiring ideas and innovative, future-oriented financing strategies and solutions.

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Impact finance in the context of sustainable finance
What is impact? Introduction to theory of change
Impact mechanisms across asset classes (real estate, public and private markets, debt capital)
Methods of impact measurement
Customer communication and avoiding impact washing
Strategies & business case: climate change and fiduciary duty, risk-return considerations and product development
Regulatory framework
In-depth study of climate and energy systems
Innovative financing mechanisms for climate solutions
- Impact-linked finance
- Blended finance
- Mezzanine financing
Workshop: Development and pitch of your own impact finance product

Other linked modules

The seminar “Impact Finance – Climate Transition” is the first in a series of seminars on the topic of “Impact Finance” organized by the Impact Finance Lab. Other planned modules cover the following topics: Impact Finance – Real Estate; Impact Finance – Social Impact and Financial Inclusion; Impact Finance – Nature and Biodiversity; Impact Finance – Debt Financing.