ESG Investment and Sustainable Finance

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in investment decision-making and the broader field of sustainable finance. Participants will explore the principles, tools, and strategies associated with incorporating sustainability considerations into investment practices and financial decision-making.

This course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, guest speakers, continuous assessment through quizzes and assignments, and interactive discussions to ensure participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in ESG investment and sustainable finance. Participants will be prepared to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable finance and contribute to more responsible and resilient financial practices.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ESG and Sustainable Finance

• Definition and significance of ESG factors
• Evolution of sustainable finance
• Linkages between ESG and financial performance

Module 2: ESG Integration in Investment Decision-Making

• Incorporating ESG criteria into investment analysis
• Quantitative and qualitative ESG assessments
• Role of ESG in risk management and portfolio optimization

Module 3: Sustainable Investment Strategies

• Screening and exclusion strategies
• Positive and thematic investment approaches
• Impact investing and socially responsible investing (SRI)

Module 4: ESG Metrics and Reporting

• Key ESG indicators and metrics
• Reporting standards and frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB)
• ESG disclosure and transparency

Module 5: Sustainable Finance Instruments

• Green bonds and sustainable bonds
• Social impact bonds
• Sustainability-linked loans and other innovative financial instruments

Module 6: Regulatory Landscape in Sustainable Finance

• International and national regulations guiding sustainable finance
• Reporting and disclosure requirements
• Emerging regulatory trends

Module 7: Corporate Governance and Shareholder Activism

• ESG considerations in corporate governance
• Shareholder activism and engagement
• Board diversity and executive compensation

Module 8: Climate Finance and Carbon Markets

• Investing in climate-resilient projects
• Carbon offset markets and pricing
• Climate-related financial disclosure (TCFD)

Module 9: Financial Inclusion and Social Impact

• Promoting financial inclusion through investment
• Microfinance and impact on local communities
• Social entrepreneurship and sustainable business models

Choose a Training Method:

Available both online and in-person at Dubai-UAE, Naivasha-Kenya , and Arusha-Tanzanya. Join us for an enriching learning experience.”

Online: 975$
In-person: 2500$