Sustainable Finance & Reporting
Leipzig Sustainable Finance Forum 2026
Key Topics
- Financing Transformation Projects in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
- Blended Finance in Practice: The Interplay Between Public and Private Capital
- Sustainability as a Location Factor: New Framework Conditions for Investment
- ESG in the Banking Sector: Governance, Risk, and Decarbonization
- Policy Meets Practice: Making ESG Regulations Effective and Workable
Venue
Medincampus Villa Ida
Poetenweg 28
04155 Leipzig
Target Audiences
Specialists and managers from the following fields:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises,
- Associations and chambers,
- Banks and savings banks,
- Insurance companies, as well as
- Politics (federal, state, and local levels)
Information on Participation
You can book the following tickets:
- In-person ticket for organisations in the target group: 99 euros
- Supporters’ Ticket for Consultants and Certified Public Accountants: 499 euros
- Online ticket for the livestream: free
Program
Building on the discussions of recent years, the next forum will focus on the following key topics:
Analysis of Sustainability as a Framework Condition: From strengthening the economy to successfully attracting industry and bringing about a fundamental transformation of business models—the focus is on sustainable approaches for a future-proof financial and real economy in Central Germany that can be implemented effectively and with minimal bureaucracy.
Transformation Initiatives in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: From installing renewable energy systems on industrial buildings to circular value chains and innovations for achieving climate goals—the focus is on creating, implementing, and financing or supporting solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises in collaboration with local partners.
ESG in the Regional Lending Sector: From the consideration of ESG factors in lending and the assessment of sustainability risks to decarbonization strategies for the lending and investment businesses—the focus is on transferring knowledge to regional lenders, the clients they finance, and policymakers who set the framework.
The event will feature satellite sessions, expert panels, and cross-industry networking, and its content will be shaped by a joint initiative of Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), BAUM, Sparkasse Leipzig, and Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank – (SAB).
Supported by:
Sponsors
A Look Back at 2025
The Sustainable Finance Forum Leipzig 2025 brought together stakeholders from business, the financial sector, and politics to develop concrete solutions for financing the sustainable transformation. The focus was on investment strategies, regulatory frameworks, and new financing instruments for small and medium-sized enterprises. The diverse group of participants from across Germany, as well as from Austria and the Netherlands, actively engaged in the discussions. The inspiring spirit of optimism was particularly evident on LinkedIn.
Contact us
Sebastian Rast
Strategy Development Expert, Sustainability Manager, Sparkasse Leipzig
Phone +49 (0)341 986-1504
sebastian.rast@sparkasse-leipzig