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We want to turn all zeb colleagues into ESG experts

Yola Oberschmidt, HR expert at zeb, on our internal ESG training series for all of our employees.

 

At zeb, all colleagues have the opportunity to become ESG experts. Since 2023, all employees have been able to take part in online training courses, developed in cooperation with zeb.business school, during their working hours.

All our employees participate in the basic training course. It teaches the basics of sustainability and the importance of ESG in the financial sector. The advanced and deep-dive training courses expand this knowledge and prepare employees specifically for client projects.

Colleagues who complete all the training courses can even obtain a university certificate from zeb.business school and thus qualify specifically for ESG topics.

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ESG.training model

The three-stage model introduces participants to essential ESG basics with additional in-depth options - which they can also have certified. 

Expert level

In five deep-dive training courses, sustainability knowledge can be deepened in individually selected fields of action – from management to sales and HR. 

Advanced level

The advanced training course enables participants to discuss key fields of action relating to sustainability with decision-makers. 

Beginner level

The basic training course teaches the basics of sustainability and everything zeb colleagues need to know about it. 

zeb.Insights

Here you will find the latest information on topic-related publications, podcasts, use cases, interviews and more from zeb.

Valiant: Nachhaltigkeitsklassifizierung Anlageprodukte (CH)
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“Breaking down sustainability at product level”
Development of a system for ESG classification of the securities sold for a Swiss bank and its customers.
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ESG potential in corporate banking sales at an Austrian savings bank
ESG potential in the corporate customer sales of an Austrian savings bank - An Interview with André Hasken.
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Sustainability transformation in client relationships for a Swiss asset manager
An interview with Daniel Schmid Perez, Senior Consultant at zeb, about the sustainability transformation in client relationships for a Swiss asset manager.
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The EU’s Insurance Distribution Directive IDD opens up new opportunities in sales
How zeb is helping a major German insurance company to engage in dialogue with its customers about sustainability. An interview with Gregor Morin, Senior Manager at zeb.
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How “green” are our loans to corporate customers? German regional banks can now use our Taxonomy Tool to keep track of this.
How "green" are our loans to corporate customers? Regional banks can now keep an eye on this with a taxonomy tool from zeb.
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The top 3 KPIs and 120 target pictures for implementation
An interview with Dr. Sara Könemann on the topic of key figures & target images for implementation
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From as-is to target ESG: analyzing the status quo, defining ambitions, drafting the road map
An interview with Dr. Bernd Liesenkötter on the topic of actual-to-target ESG at banks.
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ESG integration into the risk framework (ICAAP)
An interview with Magdalena Auer on the ESG integration into the risk framework for regional banks.
Bundesverband deutscher Leasinggesellschaften: Leitlinien für Carbon Accounting
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zeb supports leasing companies in determining the carbon footprint of their leasing business
zeb develops carbon accounting guidelines for the member companies of a European-based leasing association.
Carbon Accounting (Schweizer Regionalbank)
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End-to-end carbon accounting and transition planning for a Swiss regional bank
zeb calculated the CO2 emissions financed by the bank and defined a reduction pathway with the goal of net zero by 2050.
Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie Grafschafter Volksbank (Podcast)
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“zeb very quickly brought a lot of knowledge to our institution”
Gregor Neuhäuser, CEO of Grafschafter Volksbank, in an interview about sustainability: “zeb very quickly brought a lot of knowledge to our institution”
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We respect human rights and the environment in the supply chain
Our Policy Statement documents the implementation of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA), including a complaints system.
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Sustainable action requires a willingness to change
An interview with Dr. Elke Nottenkämper, CSO and Head of Internal Communications & Sustainability at zeb, on the role of communication in zeb’s sustainable transformation
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We translate our claim to responsible corporate governance into concrete structures
An interview on sustainable corporate governance at zeb with Stefan Kaufmann, Partner and member of the ESG Steering Board
Promotion
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zeb’s doctorate model helps employees unleash their full academic potential
zeb’s doctorate model helps employees unleash their full academic potential.
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Strong women at zeb – from job interviews to client meetings to project work
An interview with Birgit Mentzen, Head of HR, and Yola Oberschmidt, HR expert at zeb, on the topic of "Female Empowerment".
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Corporate volunteering: We promote education
Many zeb employees are involved during their working hours as part of our cooperation with LernFair for more educational equality.
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Proud to be out at work – for more diversity in consulting
By signing the Employer Diversity Charter, zeb has committed itself to taking all dimensions of diversity into account.
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Leadership culture at zeb: we have no more single decision-makers
An interview with Birgit Mentzen, Head of HR at zeb, on leadership, mentoring and evaluation in the consulting business.
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Minimum regulatory requirements are good, new sales opportunities are even better
Dr. Bernd Liesenkötter, Partner at zeb, on sustainability as a sales opportunity.
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We make our CO2 emissions transparent so that we can reduce them
An interview on zeb's internal CO2 dashboard with Jannik Neuböck, Senior Consultant at zeb.
Dr. Klaus Strenge, zeb
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Remote consulting – more ecological, more productive and more cost-effective
Dr. Klaus Strenge, Partner at zeb and member of the ESG Steering Board, on the advantages of hybrid project work.
UN Global Compact
We are a member of the UN Global Compact of the United Nations

As a member, we are committed to the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and thus to sustainable business practices.

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Podcast: The ESG tool for SMEs from Volksbank Kurpfalz

Development of an in-house tool for advising SMEs in the area of sustainability.

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Corporate Banking Study 10.0

How banks can fully exploit their potential for success through sustainability, digitalisation and personnel development.

Green funding: the path to green bond issuance capability
Green funding: the path to green bond issuance capability

What are the key steps that banks need to take to achieve this strategic goal?

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Supply Chain Due Diligence Act - implications for banks

The German Supply Chain Duty of Care Act applies both to our own supply chains and to risk management for corporate customers.

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Podcast: Green Finance Matters. Sustainability in the finance business.

How banks can drive the green transformation and avoid greenwashing.

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Podcast: How does cross-generational leadership succeed?

From Boomer to Gen Z - no fewer than four generations are currently coming together in the workplace.

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Retail ESG Study Germany

What banks and savings banks can do to help buildings consume less energy.

ESG Regulatorik Visual
Sustainability regulation in the financial center Switzerland

Our white paper shows how banks can prepare for possible future sustainability regulations.

Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct serves as the foundation for sustainable action at zeb

The zeb. Code of Conduct describes our self-image and serves as a normative guideline for our daily activities within the company and for our clients. 

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