In memory of Andrea Gasperini, a cherished member of the EFFAS community, who dedicated his life to championing Sustainable Finance with commitment and leadership. A Chartered Accountant and Auditor, Andrea became the Head of Sustainability at AIAF (Italian National Member Society) and a Member of the EFFAS Commission on ESG. He was a pioneer in ESG, contributing to the ESG Certification Programmes and European legislation on ESG. An author of numerous publications on sustainable finance, his voice resonated in universities and at global conferences. With this award, EFFAS aims to honour Andrea Gasperini’s legacy and continue his mission of championing Sustainable Finance for years to come.
1. Purpose of the Gasperini Awards
• Promote innovative and outstanding research in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics.
• Foster relationships with institutions, researchers, and professionals shaping sustainable finance.
• Recognize and reward exceptional contributions to ESG research through academic papers, essays, and articles.
The awards provide a platform to showcase expertise and encourage thought leadership in ESG, addressing critical topics such as sustainable finance, climate change, corporate social responsibility, and ethical investment (see https://effas.com/professional-certificates/gasperini-awards-2025/).
2. Award Details
• Winners will gain recognition and visibility through EFFAS’s extensive European network, which includes national member societies, international partners, and European institutions.
• An awards ceremony will take place in September/October 2025, where attendance by the winner or a team representative will be required.
• Gain Recognition: Showcase research to a European and international audience.
• Engage with the ESG Community: Connect with leading academics, professionals, and industry experts.
• Receive Monetary Rewards: First Prize of €7,500 and Second Prize of €2,500.
• Enhance Visibility: Potential to publish winning work across EFFAS’s network and platforms.
3. The Gasperini Awards process is structured as follows
Call Open – 15 November 2024
Call Closes – 15 April 2025
Stage 1 & 2: Preselection – 17 April – 29 May 2025
Stage 3: Jury Review & Selection – 2 June – 23 June 2025
Jury Meeting & Deliberation Call – 26 June 2025
Winners Communicated – 24 July 2025
Website Publication – 24 July 2025
Award Ceremony – September/October 2025
The papers must be submitted to EFFAS by 15 April 2025 through this ad hoc platform:
https://form.jotform.com/EFFASHeadOffice/gasperini-awards-2025-form
The awards ceremony will be held in September/October 2025 (exact date to be determined). This event will bring together winners, jury members, EFFAS representatives, and key stakeholders in the ESG and financial sectors to celebrate excellence in ESG research.
4. Target Audience
The Gasperini Awards 2025 is aimed at professionals and academics from the finance, sustainability, and investment sectors, including but not limited to:
• Financial analysts
• Investment professionals
• Corporate sustainability leaders
• Policy makers involved in ESG legislation
• Academia focused on sustainable finance and ESG topics
• Representatives from organizations and institutions promoting sustainable practices in business and finance
