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PRESS index: A new standard for sustainable real estate investment Published on 08.10.24
PRESS index: A new standard for sustainable real estate investment
The Center for Risk Management at Lausanne (CRML) at HEC Lausanne (UNIL) introduces the PRESS index (Public Real Estate Sustainability Switzerland), the first public sustainability index for real estate in Switzerland. This new index, updated daily, is designed to offer a more responsible investment option in listed real estate funds, by integrating sustainability performance with profitability.
Septième épisode de la série de podcast "Tu triches?: Le greenwashing – une forme de tricherie en économie Published on 24.09.24
Septième épisode de la série de podcast "Tu triches?: Le greenwashing – une...
Plongez chaque semaine dans un nouvel épisode captivant où des chercheurs et chercheuses de l’Université vous dévoilent les vérités parfois insoupçonnées qui se cachent derrière leurs champs d’étude
Bruno Le Maire appointed visiting Professor at the Enterprise for Society Centre (E4S) Published on 13.09.24
Bruno Le Maire appointed visiting Professor at the Enterprise for Society Centre...
The former French finance minister will teach at E4S's three academic institutions and contribute to research on the nexus between business and politics.
The Master’s in Management at HEC Lausanne ranked among the 50 best programs in the world Published on 09.09.24
The Master’s in Management at HEC Lausanne ranked among the 50 best programs in the...
The Financial Times published its annual ranking of the best Master’s in Management programs in the world (FT Ranking 2024). HEC Lausanne (UNIL) is proud to announce that it was ranked in the top 50, an increase of 7 places compared with last year.
HEC Lausanne has got talent – June 2024 Published on 01.07.24
HEC Lausanne has got talent – June 2024
Discover those in the HEC Lausanne (UNIL) community - students, researchers, teachers or staff - who have been honored or celebrated recently.
Swiss real estate market: new evaluation of ESG practices of 128 investment vehicles Published on 19.06.24
Swiss real estate market: new evaluation of ESG practices of 128 investment vehicles
The Center for Risk Management at Lausanne (CRML) at HEC Lausanne (UNIL), in collaboration with Quanthome SA, has published the latest results of its tool for assessing the ESG criteria of Swiss real estate funds: PRESS scores (Public Real Estate Sustainability Switzerland). Since last year, the methodology has evolved to extend coverage to more than 20,000 properties, representing some 200 billion Swiss francs.
Finfluencers: lucky trend setters or skilled financial experts? Published on 30.05.24
Finfluencers: lucky trend setters or skilled financial experts?
Welcome to the third and final episode of our Digital Revolution Trends podcast series!
Exploring new ways of teaching financial accounting Published on 16.05.24
Exploring new ways of teaching financial accounting
At UNIL, an innovative project led by Prof. Garen Markarian (HEC Lausanne) is radically transforming the way students learn financial accounting. Discover how a renewed pedagogical approach, combined with a captivating visual identity, can boost student engagement.
Esther Duflo, Nobel Prize in Economics, invited for a conference on the campus Published on 11.03.24
Esther Duflo, Nobel Prize in Economics, invited for a conference on the campus
Winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics for her work on fight against poverty, Esther Duflo will be present on UNIL campus on April 23 for an exceptional conference entitled "Towards an Equitable Future: Economy, Climate and Poverty". This event is for all those concerned with acting now in the face of the climate and social emergency. (English language with simultaneous translation into French. Registration required).

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