Beat Affolter

Beat has a strong background in the theory and practice of corporate finance and loves to combine this field with sustainability applications and innovation. He is convinced that the combination of these three fields will be an important enabler to overcome some of the sustainability challenges of today’s world.
Beat holds a Ph.D. in Banking & Finance from the University of Zurich and has broad practical experience in Corporate Finance from his time as a management consultant.

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Sustainable Corporate Financing: Foundations (edX)

The course “Sustainable Corporate Financing – Foundations” will provide the foundations of corporate finance with a particular focus on how sustainability aspects relate to corporate financing decisions. Four action areas regarding sustainable corporate financing are elaborated on and discussed. Theoretical know-how will be accompanied by case studies and practical [...]

Sustainable Corporate Financing: Application (edX)

The course “Sustainable Corporate Financing – Applications” emphasizes sustainability from the perspectives of equity, debt, and bank financing. Participants will gain in-depth insights on which financing options and considerations apply in the respective fields of action (exclusion, ESG integration, transition, and sustainability solutions) previously elaborated in the foundation course. [...]