Education
Christoph attended the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology where he studied for a Master of Science in Environmental Science (1993–1999) and a Master of Didactics on Environmental Science. He also concluded his Doctor of Philosophy on the Topic "Sustainability Assessment of CDM Projects under the Kyoto Protocol" there. His thesis was awareded the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule medal for the best Doctor of Philosophy thesis in 2003.
He completed his education with a McKinsey mini Master of Business Administration in Toronto in Summer 2005.