Studying Sustainability with Us

Taking courses with members of the Competence Centre offers students and professionals the opportunity to gain essential expertise in climate and sustainability policy, ESG standards, sustainable design, and conservation practices. Our courses provide practical insights into the effects of climate policy, biodiversity conservation, sustainable business practices, responsible design methods, and the development of effective ESG frameworks.

• Ass. Prof. Jacobo Amendola’s “Project 2”: This course engages participants in real-world projects in collaboration with external partners like BASIS Vinschgau Venosta and the Comune di Bolzano. Projects address sustainability issues such as land conservation, social cohesion, circular economy strategies, waste reduction, cultural accessibility, gender equality, and climate change mitigation.
• Prof. Elisabeth Gsottbauer’s “Economics of Climate Change”: This course provides a deep dive into the economic principles behind climate policy, enabling participants to navigate and implement effective ESG strategies. Her “Sustainable Mobility” course also explores barriers to green transport and assesses policy tools like taxes, zoning, and nudges to foster sustainable mobility.
• Prof. Aart van Bezoijn’s “Design and Production”: Focusing on practical application, this course covers a wide array of production techniques, from self-built tools to industrial systems, and encourages businesses to critically assess traditional and sustainable methods within circular and bio-based sectors.
• Prof. Camilla Wellstein’s “Applied Botany”: This course emphasizes conservation and management techniques, focusing on biodiversity and ecosystem services relevant to sustainable business operations.
• Prof. Paolo Perego’s “Sustainability Accounting and Integrated Reporting”: This course develops participants’ understanding of current trends in sustainability accounting, emphasizing both theoretical concepts and practical applications for businesses to align with ESG standards.

Student Involvement

Students are encouraged to write their bachelor or master thesis under the supervision of a member of the Centre. Please contact the relevant member: Prof. Gsottbauer, Prof. Bonacchi, Prof. Wellstein, Prof. van Bezooijn, Prof. Perego, Prof. Weissensteiner, Ass. Prof. Amendola, Ass. Prof. Dalla Via – for an inquiry.

Executive Education

The Competence Centre provides essential lifelong learning through short courses and customized executive teaching programs. Our past initiatives include a tailored program for enhancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) skills in the banking sector:

Executive Training Program ESG skills

Prof. Massimiliano Bonacchi and his team designed and executed a tailored executive degree program for Sparkasse on ESG skills for the financial sector. They also provided a customized short course specifically for Sparkasse’s leadership team.

Instructors: Prof. Massimiliano Bonacchi, Prof. Paolo Perego, Ass. Prof. Nicola Dalla Via, Ulrich Atz

Partner: Südtiroler Sparkasse - Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano

If you're interested in a tailored program for your organization, please contact our Director.