Past SSF Events 2025

Launch Webinar - Responsible Gold Investments

In this launch webinar, Daniela Lavrador, author of Responsible Gold Investments and Director for Romandie at SSF, presented key findings from Responsible Gold Investments spotlight. The session opened with remarks from CEO Sabine Döbeli, followed by a presentation from Daniela Lavrador, who highlighted key trends in responsible gold investment.

Two case studies followed illustrating these developments in practice: The Swiss Gold Bars ESG Initiative, presented by Esther Halas Budinsky (Banque Bonhôte & Cie SA) and Virginie van Doorn (Conser).The second presentation, Swiss Positive Gold Fund, was shared by Frederic-Karim Dawance (de Pury Pictet Turrettini) and Diana Culillas (Swiss Better Gold). Over 120 participants joined the webinar gaining insights on how ESG considerations are increasingly influencing gold-related financial products.

Access the recording here.

View the different slidedecks:

• SSF slidedeck 
• Bonhôte slidedeck
• Swiss Positive Gold slidedeck

Read the spotlight here.

SSF/SFG/BB/SIFI Housewarming Party Maison de la Finance Durable

Swiss Sustainable Finance, together with Building Bridges, Sustainable Finance Geneva (SFG), and the SDG Impact Finance Initiative, celebrated the opening of our joint sustainable finance hub in Geneva: la Maison de la Finance Durable.

During this Meet & Greet, our combined network came together to connect, exchange ideas, and acknowledge our shared commitment to promoting sustainable finance and advancing the global agenda. The evening featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Patrick Odier.

We believe that la Maison de la Finance Durable will strengthen valuable synergies and further strengthen the missions of our respective organizations.

SSF/AMAS: "The Swiss Stewardship Code from Experience to Action"

The Swiss Stewardship Code: From Experience to Action’ took place at the Metropol in Zurich and was co-hosted by Swiss Sustainable Finance and the Asset Management Association of Switzerland. This event brought together professionals from the sustainable finance community to discuss the practical application of the Swiss Stewardship Code and its implications for the future of responsible investing in Switzerland. Several expert contributions were featured at the event, notably from Katja Brunner, our Director of Legal and Regulations. The discussions focused on the practical implementation of the Code, the current challenges faced, and the role of stewardship in promoting long-term value creation. 

Workshop - Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Finance

SSF has launched a new initiative that explores the intersection of emerging technology and sustainability, marking its inaugural event with a workshop on the subject of Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Finance. In partnership with ZHAW School of Management and Law and BearingPoint, the event brought together experts from the banking and asset management sectors to explore how AI can enhance ESG analysis and support more effective responsible investment strategies.

Roundtable - Sustainable Real Estate Investments

On the 9 of April, SSF Focus Group Roundtable on Sustainable Real Estate Investments brought together SSF members  for an engaging discussion on real estate benchmarking and ESG data transparency. The event featured a presentation by Elvira Bieri (CEO, SSREI AG) on sustainability benchmarking and assessment frameworks. Ali Baghdadi and Oscar Delabranche (Co-Founders, Quanthome) followed with insightful input on enhancing ESG data transparency and accessibility. Hosted by Hendrik Kimmerle, Senior Project Manager at SSF, the roundtable highlighted the value of collaboration and shared expertise in advancing sustainable real estate investments. 

Workshop - Impact Investing

SSF collaborated with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in delivering a dynamic, purpose-driven workshop. The aim of the workshop was to equip Asset Owners with the tools and insights needed to lead in Impact Investing. The session focused on practical approaches for identifying and scaling investments that deliver strong financial performance while driving meaningful social and environmental outcomes.

Impact Investing Webinar: Market Insights

SSF in collaboration with the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) launched off its 2025 webinar series. Mirjam Garzon presented institutional approaches and real-world examples from Switzerland and beyond. This was followed by a presentation from the GIIN research team, with Maddie Ulanow and Renée Remsberger outlining the latest global trends in impact investing based on findings from the GIIN Impact Investor Survey. The session concluded with a case study from Gregoire Haenni, Chief Investment Officer at Caisse de prévoyance de l'État de Genève (CPEG) and finished with a Q&A. This webinar was created for the Swiss Platform for Impact Investing (SPII) to share market insights and practical examples specific to the Swiss impact investing market. 

Find more information about the Swiss Platform for Impact Investing here. 

Access the recording here.

Nature Exchange Group Opening Webinar

SSF and the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland and Liechtenstein are Co-conveners of the Swiss Consultation Group to the TNFD. In 2024, we led the TNFD Exchange Group with the goal of fostering discussion and capacity building around the TNFD recommendations. This year, we established the Nature Exchange Group to go beyond the TNFD framework and discuss further nature related issues. For this reason, we hosted the opening webinar to give interested parties a review of last year's activities and an outlook on this year's agenda. Close to 100 participants joined us for this session, which further featured an interview with Barbara Sanderson (COO, TNFD) and a Q&A.

Find more information about the Nature Exchange Group here. 

Access the recording here.