PRESS STATEMENT – 06 December 2024
Frankfurt — 4 min. read
The Gasperini ESG Awards 2025
Pioneering Research in Sustainable Finance
The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the Gasperini ESG Awards 2025, a prestigious annual award that recognizes the most groundbreaking and impactful research on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues within finance and investment. With a total prize pool of €10,000, the Gasperini ESG Awards aim to foster the next wave of innovative thought leadership in sustainable finance while honouring the legacy of Andrea Gasperini, a tireless advocate for sustainable finance and a key figure in advancing the ESG field across Europe.
Sustainable Finance and ESG Research at the Forefront
The Gasperini ESG Awards 2025 will continue to spotlight the most promising academic and professional works addressing key ESG challenges, from climate change and sustainable development to corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethical investment, and social justice. With these awards, EFFAS aims to promote actionable insights, build knowledge, and encourage meaningful contributions that drive the future of responsible investment practices.
EFFAS invites individual researchers and research teams from around the world to submit their original work for consideration. By focusing on the intersections of finance, sustainability, and governance, the Gasperini ESG Awards underscore the increasing importance of ESG issues for investors, financial professionals, and policymakers alike. Submissions are welcome until May 15, 2025.
Prize Structure and Recognition
The Gasperini ESG Awards 2025 will allocate a total of €10,000 in prizes, with the First Prize winner receiving €7,500, and the Second Prize recipient awarded €2,500. Additionally, the award jury may grant honourable mentions to recognize exceptional contributions. The awards will be decided by an esteemed panel of international experts from economics, finance, and sustainability who will evaluate submissions based on originality, practical application, and their potential to advance the field of ESG. The winners will be announced on July 24, 2025, with the formal award ceremony to follow.
A Tribute to Andrea Gasperini’s Legacy
The Gasperini ESG Awards are dedicated to Andrea Gasperini, a distinguished member of the EFFAS community whose contributions to sustainable finance were instrumental in shaping Europe’s ESG framework. Gasperini’s leadership, particularly his work with the AIAF and his role in EFFAS’s ESG certification programs, remains a guiding force in advancing ESG integration within the finance sector.
Targeting the Future of Investment and Sustainable Finance
In 2025, the Gasperini ESG Awards will focus on the evolving role of ESG in global investment strategies, particularly considering recent regulatory developments such as the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the growing demands for climate risk disclosure. The awards seek to attract research that explores both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of ESG, offering a platform for scholars and professionals to influence the ongoing debate on sustainable investment and financial market transformation.
Why It Matters to Investors
As the financial world increasingly prioritizes ESG factors, the Gasperini ESG Awards present a unique opportunity for investors and financial professionals to engage with cutting-edge research that has the potential to reshape investment strategies. From corporate governance and sustainable corporate practices to climate risk assessments and social impact investing, the awards serve as a crucial touchpoint for understanding how ESG issues are becoming integral to financial decision-making. In particular, as the European Union and other global jurisdictions implement stricter ESG regulations, the insights from award-winning research will be invaluable in guiding future investment decisions and policy developments.
Call for Submissions
The Gasperini ESG Awards 2025 are now open for submissions, and EFFAS is calling on academics, professionals, and research teams worldwide to contribute their original and innovative work on ESG topics. Submissions must be unpublished and should include a 10–20-page research paper, a one-page abstract, and a cover letter detailing the author(s) qualifications and motivations.
Further details can be found our EFFAS website, on the Gasperini Award 2025 Page. The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Raquel Zaragoza Marti | Managing Director
E-mail: raquel.zaragoza@effas.com Phone Number: +49 69 98959519
About EFFAS
EFFAS is a Not-for-profit organisation set up in 1962 with 14 national member associations in Europe, representing more than 18,000 Financial analysts, Asset managers, pension fund managers, corporate finance specialists, risk managers, treasurers among many other professional profiles from the investment profession. EFFAS is a certification body for finance with over 27,000 certificate holders worldwide.
