Sustainable Finance & Business
We prepare you to manage ESG factors strategically and to plan the climate transition. For future-proof decisions and measurable added value.
Make yourself future-proof
You want to establish sustainability not merely as a compliance task but as the core of your business strategy, make investment decisions based on sound ESG criteria, and create transparency through professional sustainability reporting.
In our programmes, you will learn the tools to:
- Manage climate risks and transition pathways.
- Use sustainable financing instruments.
- Make ESG performance measurable and integrate it into corporate management.
- Allocate capital for positive impact.
Strengthen your leadership skills at the intersection of business, society and the environment, secure your company's future viability and create competitive advantages in a rapidly changing market.
Prof. Dr. Rolf Tilmes
Programme Director
The Executive School at EBS University specialises in part-time continuing education for specialists and managers. In addition to the university environment, many further benefits await you:
Your benefits at a glance
- Strategic clarity for comprehensive ESG integration into your business model.
- Practical tools and frameworks for complying with new regulation (e.g. CSRD and the EU Taxonomy).
- Small groups and intensive exchange with peers and leading experts.
- Immediately applicable results for your sustainability strategy and reporting.
- The certificate of the Executive School at EBS University, a mark of quality in sustainable finance.
- Comprehensive support before, during and after your continuing education from the programme management team.
- An all-inclusive price.
- You become part of a strong alumni network.
Continuing education
Find the programme that suits you.
Who these programmes are ideal for
Our continuing education programmes are aimed at managers and decision-makers who need to actively shape the sustainability transformation.
Those who will benefit in particular:
- Board members and senior executives with responsibility for corporate strategy and governance (e.g. through Sustainability for Boards & Senior Executives).
- CFOs, heads of corporate finance and treasury who integrate sustainable financing (Sustainable Corporate Finance).
- Managers in the areas of ESG, investor relations and sustainability reporting.
- Portfolio managers, analysts and asset managers with a focus on sustainable investments (impact investing, SRI).
- Consultants and project managers who support companies with climate and ESG strategy as well as reporting.
Your bespoke corporate programme
Accelerate your company's transformation. We also offer all Sustainable Finance & Business programmes as exclusive in-house solutions.
Together with you, we develop a concept that takes precise account of your specific ESG challenges, your sector and your corporate strategy. Strengthen the ESG expertise of your entire leadership level and create consistent processes for climate transition planning and sustainability reporting across your organisation.
Get in touch for a no-obligation needs analysis.
Excellence, impact and a growing sustainable finance network
As a graduate of the Executive School at EBS University, you become a leader who does not merely accompany the shift towards a more sustainable economy, but actively shapes it and achieves measurable impact.
Our programmes combine academic excellence and the latest research (e.g. on the EU Taxonomy and the CSRD) with maximum practical relevance. You benefit from close links with leading institutions in ESG and impact investing, as well as from the strong EBS alumni network.
Frequently asked questions
Which programme is the best starting point for sustainable finance?
A common starting point is Financial Economics, with further study in Estate Planning or Private Equity. Credit transfer varies by programme and is detailed on the individual programme pages.
Do I need prior knowledge of finance or sustainability?
Basic knowledge of finance or business management is helpful but not strictly required. Our programmes are designed to teach the relevant regulatory and technical fundamentals. For specialised courses such as Impact Investing, however, investment knowledge is an advantage.
What added value does the EBS certificate offer me?
The certificate confirms your expertise in the forward-looking field of sustainable finance and business, a key topic for companies and investors. It signals your ability to assess and implement ESG risks and impact opportunities strategically, a decisive unique selling point in today's working world.
Can the training be claimed for tax purposes?
Yes. In addition, depending on the federal state, all programmes of the Executive School at EBS University are eligible for educational leave. Please get in touch with us!
What payment options do you offer?
For a one-off fee of €100, the Executive School at EBS University allows participants to set up their own individual instalment plan.
What happens in the event of illness?
If you are ill, we will find an individual solution. Online participation is also possible. Please get in touch with us!
If you cancel the course, the terms and conditions of the Executive School at EBS Universität apply.
What is included in the price?
For our Sustainable Finance & Business programmes, the price includes refreshments during breaks, lunch (restaurant visits), course materials and examinations.
Ready for the next step and lasting impact?
Every development path is individual. Are you unsure whether Climate Transition Planning or ESG Performance Management is the better fit for your goals?
We would be happy to take the time to analyse your individual situation and your team's strategic requirements, and to show you the most suitable continuing education options, with no obligation.
Prof. Dr. Rolf Tilmes
Programme Director