SUSTAINABLE FINANCE:
IMPACT, RISK, AND COMPLIANCE

Sustainable investing has rapidly evolved from a niche practice to a central force reshaping global capital markets. This course equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of the drivers behind this shift, the tools and strategies available to investors, and the regulatory and compliance challenges that accompany it. Through a mix of conceptual foundations and practical applications, participants learn how to navigate sustainability preferences, assess real-world impact, and manage emerging risks – including non-compliance and greenwashing. Seeking a high degree of interaction, the course will be primarily based on use cases and group exercises.

  • Examine the evolution of sustainable investing, the forces driving investor demand, and the range of approaches available
  • Assess the impact of sustainable investment products and translate client sustainability preferences into investable solutions
  • Navigate the EU regulatory framework of sustainable investing and use a toolkit to assess legal, regulatory & compliance duties
  • Detect greenwashing and translate this into risk management and compliance for companies and financial advisors
Key Facts

This course is part of the prestigious part-time Goethe MBA Digital Transformation | Data Science | Sustainability, conducted in English on Fridays and Saturdays on Campus Westend. It offers a valuable opportunity to network and gain expertise without committing to a full degree program. Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Participation. This course can also be upgraded to a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Sustainability & ESG in combination with other courses from our Goethe MBA. As the number of seats is limited, we recommend to register early. If you're a GBS or Goethe University alum, explore our attractive alumni discount options. 

course duration

Duration

28 hours in total
location

Location

Campus Westend
language of instruction

Language

English
tuition fee

Course fee

€ 1,900

Obtain A Certificate Of Advanced Studies

Course Schedule
Date Session
Fri, October 16, 2026 13:00-20:00
Sat, October 17, 2026 09:15-16:30
Fri, November 20, 2026 13:00-20:00
Sat, November 21, 2026 09:15-16:30

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