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Watch the highlight video and read the interview on how sustainable finance impacts the financial system.
On Saturday, 27 April 2024, the University of Zurich (UZH) celebrated its 191st birthday.
The
Dies academicus ceremony took place on the Irchel Campus in Zurich, Switzerland.
In addition to honorary doctorates, award ceremonies, various speeches, and a panel discussion, selected research highlights were presented to showcase the diverse research conducted at the University of Zurich. The research highlight video also featured Zacharias Sautner, Professor of Sustainable Finance at the Department of Finance, discussing the topic of sustainability in the financial system.
The Dies academicus clearly demonstrated the importance of the University of Zurich as a center for critical societal discourse. There is no better place for engaging in controversial discussions than a university.
On one hand, my selection as a highlight reflects the significance of Sustainable Finance for the future of the Swiss financial sector. On the other hand, it also underscores the role Switzerland can play in fostering a more sustainable global development and how the power of capital can be harnessed for this purpose. In any case, I interpret my selection as an indication that University of Zurich is committed to making significant contributions to both topics.
Our research at the Department of Finance on Sustainable Finance intersects with many other areas where University of Zurich conducts cutting-edge research. One example is biodiversity research, which is becoming increasingly relevant to financial markets. This includes developing and applying metrics to measure biodiversity risks at the corporate level. A comprehensive university can provide the critical mass of basic and applied research, as well as the interdisciplinary approach necessary to address complex societal challenges.
