ESG and Sustainable Investing 101

This course is intended for professionals who want to learn about the evolution of sustainable investment as well as environmental, social, and governance aspects of the investment business. This entertaining, highly visual, and laser-focused training will provide a solid basis for comprehending the integration of environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decision-making.

The course is based on research and initiatives created by the CFA Institute, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, the Principles of Responsible Investing, and a variety of other well-known resources. The financial sector is rapidly developing; demand for sustainable and socially responsible investments is increasing among both individual and institutional investors. Incorporating material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects into financial research has been shown to enrich basic analysis and result in higher risk-adjusted returns.

This course will teach you the distinction between ESG, or Sustainable Investing, and Ethical, or Socially Responsible Investing. You will learn about the market's history and present situation, as well as common words and ideas. You will discuss some more specific environmental, socioeconomic, and governance risks and considerations (climate change, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, employee diversity, human rights, data privacy, board independence, and cyber security). Bridging ESG variables and financial performance will provide insight into the interdependence of these non-financial concerns and risk/return outcomes.

The course will provide an overview of the seven primary ESG Investment strategies: negative screening, positive screening, best-in-class, norms-based screening, ESG integration, impact investing, and shareholder engagement. It will show how ESG issues may be included into financial value models.

Who this course is for:

• Financial Advisors
• Portfolio Managers
• Investors
• Business Students
• Curious about Sustainability

Requirements:

• Understanding of English language and basic understanding of business concepts

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