Take part in the Chair’s Green Finance Challenge with HSBC Continental Europe!

All current students of Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) and the École d’Affaires Publiques (EAP) are invited to take part in the Chair’s 2024 autumn semester student challenge.

The Green Finance Challenge

You will be assigned to a mentor or a group of mentors from HSBC Continental Europe to work on one of the themes below, in small groups, in order to produce a brief report. This challenge offers a unique opportunity for Sciences Po students to work on concrete projects in sustainable finance and benefit from the expertise of HSBC professionals.

Themes and Mentors

1. How will EU regulations (CSRD, SFDR, Taxonomy) help SMEs with their transition plans?
   HSBC Mentors: Marion Guenebeaud, Thomas Caron, and Guylaine Deniel
   
2. How can the link between CSR/ESG and a company’s performance and its investments be demonstrated?
   HSBC Mentors: Celine Boue, Celine Grillet, and Stephanie Pleynet Jesus
   
3. Investments in commodities (gold/precious metals): Can this be considered a sustainable investment?
   HSBC Mentors: Laura Demajean

Why Participate?

Participating in the Green Finance Challenge offers several advantages:

• Opportunity to work with a major international bank
• Expert advice: You will receive guidance and advice from HSBC mentors throughout the project
• Networking opportunities: The challenge will allow you to expand your professional network by meeting sustainable finance experts and participating in exclusive events
• Development of practical skills: You will gain the chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-life situations and develop skills in green finance and project management.
• Academic and professional development: Participating can enhance your CV by offering you practical experience and contributing to the final report.

Additionally, you will be invited to participate in two exclusive networking events at HSBC Continental Europe’s Offices:

• Project Launch Event (25 September 2024), a great opportunity to exchange with all participants: Sciences Po students, Chair researchers and HSBC professionals.
• Closing Event (date to be announced), to celebrate your achievements with a final pitch presentation, followed by a networking cocktail reception.

How to Apply

Applications for this year’s challenge have now closed. Those who have applied will receive a response by mid-September indicating whether they have been selected.

If you have any questions, please contact the Chair’s Senior Research Programme Manager, Sarah Thompson (sarah.thompson@sciencespo.fr).

In collaboration with HSBC, recognised as The World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in 2024 by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence.