Seminar: Current Topics in ESG Reporting

Lecturer	Verena Braun Patricia Dorothee Ruffing-Straube
Point of contact	managerial.accounting@business.uzh.ch
Course ID	03SM22MO0237
Event Type	The seminar is on-site and attendance is required.
Study program	Master of Arts in Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Constituent of	M: Wahlbereich WWF M: Wahlpflichtbereich Accounting, Auditing and Governance (BWL1)
Assessment	• Group paper presentation (30%) • Group research proposal (30%) • Feedback on other research proposal (20%) • Class participation (20%)
ECTS	3 ECTS
Date/Time/Room	Wed 18.09., 14:00-18:00, PLM-1-103/104 (Diaprojektor) Fri 4.10., 10:00-18:00, PLM-1-103/104 (Diaprojektor) Fri 8.11., 10:00-18:00, PLM-1-103/104 (Diaprojektor)
Course description	This seminar provides a deep dive into the current landscape of ESG reporting, unraveling the complexities of integrating sustainability into the core of business strategies. We will explore the challenges and opportunities presented by ESG reporting, delve into the implications for management compensation, financing, and supply chain operations, and examine forward-looking solutions for carbon accounting and leakage mitigation. Through a mix of state-of-the-art theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, literature reviews, and opinion pieces, you will gain a multidimensional understanding of how ESG considerations are transforming the economic and business landscapes.
Course objective	By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: • Understand the economics of ESG Reporting comprehensively • Evaluate potential solutions for sustainable growth • Think ahead and contribute to the existing body of research on ESG reporting
Literature	Slides introductory lecture; list of references from the syllabus. See https://www.business.uzh.ch/macc
Required previous knowledge	Completed BA degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics.
Registration	The application period ended on August 18, 2024.
Language	English
Nr. of Participants	25 Participants