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.<\/p>\n
1. Purpose of the Gasperini Awards<\/em> 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\/).<\/p>\n 2. Award Details<\/em> <\/p>\n 3. The Gasperini Awards process is structured as follows<\/em><\/p>\n Call Open – 15 November 2024 The papers must be submitted to EFFAS by 15 April 2025 through this ad hoc platform: 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4. Target Audience <\/em><\/p>\n The Gasperini Awards 2025 is aimed at professionals and academics from the finance, sustainability, and investment sectors, including but not limited to: 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\u2022 Promote innovative and outstanding research in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics.
\n\u2022 Foster relationships with institutions, researchers, and professionals shaping sustainable finance.
\n\u2022 Recognize and reward exceptional contributions to ESG research through academic papers, essays, and articles.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Winners will gain recognition and visibility through EFFAS’s extensive European network, which includes national member societies, international partners, and European institutions.
\n\u2022 An awards ceremony will take place in September\/October 2025, where attendance by the winner or a team representative will be required.
\n\u2022 Gain Recognition: Showcase research to a European and international audience.
\n\u2022 Engage with the ESG Community: Connect with leading academics, professionals, and industry experts.
\n\u2022 Receive Monetary Rewards: First Prize of \u20ac7,500 and Second Prize of \u20ac2,500.
\n\u2022 Enhance Visibility: Potential to publish winning work across EFFAS’s network and platforms.<\/p>\n
\nCall Closes – 15 April 2025
\nStage 1 & 2: Preselection – 17 April \u2013 29 May 2025
\nStage 3: Jury Review & Selection – 2 June \u2013 23 June 2025
\nJury Meeting & Deliberation Call – 26 June 2025
\nWinners Communicated – 24 July 2025
\nWebsite Publication – 24 July 2025
\nAward Ceremony – September\/October 2025<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/form.jotform.com\/EFFASHeadOffice\/gasperini-awards-2025-form<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Financial analysts
\n\u2022 Investment professionals
\n\u2022 Corporate sustainability leaders
\n\u2022 Policy makers involved in ESG legislation
\n\u2022 Academia focused on sustainable finance and ESG topics
\n\u2022 Representatives from organizations and institutions promoting sustainable practices in business and finance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"