Sustainable Finance

About

Sustainable finance aligns financial decision-making with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to generate value for investors, society and the planet. This five-days course covers sustainability's impact on asset pricing, portfolio optimization, and corporate decision-making. Participants will learn about sustainable financing in debt markets, including the role of physical climate risks, and engage in practical assignments to navigate trade-offs in sustainable finance. By the end of this course, participants will have a solid understanding of sustainable finance principles, strategies, and real-world applications.

Course leader

Prof. Dr. Remco Zwinkels, Dr. Rex Wang and Dr. Marco Ceccarelli (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

Target group

Level
The Summer School welcomes advanced master's students, PhD students, postdocs, and practitioners interested in learning more about sustainable finance.

Admission requirements
A basic knowledge of finance and statistical methods is required to be able to appreciate this summer school to the fullest.

Course aim

Sustainable finance aligns financial decision-making with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to generate value for investors, society and the planet. This five-days course covers sustainability's impact on asset pricing, portfolio optimization, and corporate decision-making. Participants will learn about sustainable financing in debt markets, including the role of physical climate risks, and engage in practical assignments to navigate trade-offs in sustainable finance. By the end of this course, participants will have a solid understanding of sustainable finance principles, strategies, and real-world applications.

Fee info

Early Bird: applications must be submitted before April 13, 2026 to avail of this discount. The course fee covers tuition, course materials, daily lunches and coffee/tea during short breaks, social event including a dinner and farewell drinks. The course fee does not include accommodation.