This course provides an overview of ESG and sustainability in the world of business, with emphasis on the financial services sector. The course will examine the role of finance in ESG and the core elements of the Sustainable Finance agenda.
The aim of the programme is for participants :
- to decipher the main themes within the vast ESG terrain
- becoming more conversant on the overall subject
- recognizing how it is relevant and should be applied in their own organizations
The programme will be delivered over 6 weeks including 15 hours of elearning, 1 hour of live online lectures per week and 4 hours of exercises and assessment throughout the 6 weeks.
- ESG background and definitions
- Deep dive on “E”, Environmental
- Deep dive on “S”, Social
- Deep dive on “G”, Governance
- Sustainable finance and responsible financial services
- Responsible investment
- Regulation, disclosure and reporting
- ESG and climate risk management
- Sustainability strategy and culture.
The programme is aimed at those looking to re-skill in ESG or who are looking to develop a career in ESG or sustainable finance.