What are ESG investments? What are the rules of environmentally sustainable investments according to the EU Taxonomy? How to perform climate, environmental and social proofing of investments? What is the relationship between ESG investments and the EU funds rules in 2021–2027 on one hand and sustainable finance of banks and other financial institutions on other hand? How do ESG investments relate to non-financial reporting of corporations and financial institutions? How does ESG apply to your business and financial plans and property insurance? How to integrate ESG into governance, investment project cycle management and procurement procedures in your corporation?
Our six-day course divided into three modules will provide you not only with rounded key domain knowledge, but also with an opportunity to apply it to real cases studies during interactive workshops.
ESG and EU Taxonomy – fundamentals, significance, application, case studies and outlook
Fundamentals of sustainability rules on investment projects of EU funds in 2021–2027
The first day is dedicated to introducing ESG, the EU Taxonomy, as well as the main principles related to them (DNSH and EE1st), including their application within the EU funds 2021–2027. Two instances of technical screening criteria according to the EU Taxonomy for buildings together with the EU ‘Strategy for financing the transition to a sustainable economy’ will be presented. Two case studies (projects) on EU Taxonomy classification will be solved in two smaller groups during the practical part of the module (workshop).
The second day is devoted to the basics regarding sustainability rules for EU-funded investment projects according to two key methodologies (technical guidelines) of the EC, specifically for climate and sustainability verification for InvestEU Fund purposes. Two case studies (projects) on preliminary climate proofing will be solved in two smaller groups during the practical part of the module (workshop).
Module 1 covers in particular the following topics:
New investment type – ESG investments and projects,
EU Taxonomy fundamentals and do not significant harm (DNSH) principle,
Energy efficiency first (EE1st) principle,
Application of EU Taxonomy on EU-funded projects in 2021–2027,
EU Strategy for Financing the Transition to a Sustainable Economy,
Fundamentals of sustainability proofing,
Climate dimension of sustainability,
Environmental and social dimensions of sustainability,
Horizontal rules and economic appraisal of operations,
Corporate finance for general purposes and information duties.
Climate (mitigation and adaptation) sustainability proofing of investment projects
Environmental and social sustainability proofing of investment projects
The first day is dedicated to the introduction of more detailed rules for climate proofing of investment projects of EU funds according to the methodology (technical guidelines) of the EC for climate proofing of infrastructure. Two case studies (projects) on climate proofing will be solved in two smaller groups during the practical part of the module (workshop).
The second day will be devoted to the presentation of more detailed rules for the environmental and social proofing of investment projects of EU funds according to the methodology (technical guidelines) of the EC for the sustainability proofing for the purposes of the InvestEU Fund. Two case studies (projects) on environmental proofing will be solved in two smaller groups during the practical part of the module (workshop).
Module 2 covers in particular the following topics:
Sustainability & ESG governance, standards and quality management systems
Project cycle management and procurement versus sustainability and ESG
The first day deals with emerging methodologies and good practices in the field of governance, standards, and quality management systems in connection to ESG. It will be mainly focused on the TCFD, GHG Protocol, SBTi, PAS 2080, ISO 14091, PCRAM, and SECAP methodologies and its application worldwide. Furthermore, the EC's methodology for applying the "energy efficiency first" (EE1st) principle will be presented in detail, including the proposal for a directive on the due diligence of businesses in sustainability matters. Two case studies (projects) on the application of the EE1st principle and classification of greenhouse gases pursuant to the GHG Protocol will be solved in two smaller groups during the practical part of the module (workshop).
The second day will focus on the integration of ESG into the project cycle of investment projects, including tools that can be used for sustainability screening. Subsequently, these rules will be discussed in terms of preparation and conduct of procurement procedures, including the management of contractual relations during the implementation of contracts, including public contracts. Two case studies (projects) on the application of sustainability to public procurement procedures and project contracts’ content will be solved in two smaller groups during the practical part of the module (workshop).
Module 3 covers in particular the following topics:
This six-day three-module scalable (it is possible to enroll just for some modules) cycle of seminars & workshops contains:
2 x 70-minute sessions (morning part),
2 x 70-minute discussion and Q&A session,
1 x 120-minute workshops (afternoon part) on the application of selected learning content.
The morning part will be led by at least one lecturer and the afternoon workshops by at least two lecturers. All participants will receive an electronic PDF version of all PowerPoint presentations and a list of supporting documents/sources for each traning day.
The training runs in a hybrid format – you can participate face-to-face or online. The choice is yours for every module. The duration is specified in each of the modules. They are delivered in the Czech language; some of the supporting materials may only be available in English.
The main (primary) target group of the course are individuals from private sector and public enterprises (owned by the State or territorial self-governments) working mainly in the following areas:
Investment and asset management,
Project preparation and implementation (including EU funds),
Controlling,
Strategy development and planning,
Commissioning and procurement.
There are no formal entry-level requirements.
After completing each module, each participant will receive a certificate (diploma) of its completion.
If you have not completed the ESG & non-financial reporting programme yet, you can apply HERE.
Date | Course | Language | Place | Price excluding VAT |
Price including VAT | Registration |
20 February – 3 May 2023 | Sustainable assets and projects: EU Taxonomy, ESG and DNSH in the context of funding and EU funds Course for private sector and public enterprises |
CZE | PwC & Online | 44,900 CZK* |
54,329 CZK* | Register |
* Modules can be attended separately. Price per module is 17,900 CZK excl. VAT (21,659 CZK incl. VAT).
Structure of programme |
Date |
Timing of sessions | |
Module 1 | Day 1 ESG and EU Taxonomy – fundamentals, significance, application, case studies and outlook |
20 February 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Day 2 Fundamentals of sustainability rules on investment projects of EU funds in 2021–2027 |
6 March 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | |
Module 2 | Day 1 Climate (mitigation and adaptation) sustainability proofing of investment projects |
20 March 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Day 2 Environmental and social sustainability proofing of investment projects |
3 April 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | |
Module 3 | Day 1 Sustainability & ESG governance, standards and quality management systems |
17 April 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Day 2 Project cycle management and procurement versus sustainability and ESG |
3 May 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |