ESG for CFOs, IRs and Fund Managers

ESG investing continues to evolve towards a global standard. The philosophy of this online certified course "ESG for CFOs, IRs and Fund Managers", especially designed for CFOs, IRs and Fund Managers, is to provide you an overview of ESG framework and explain how ESG is relevant to financial decisions. The course also provides key global initiatives, shaping sustainable finance.

Self-paced Recorded

4.5

(416 ratings)

: 20-25 hours estimated effort | Final Quiz: Yes | Assignment: Yes | Certification: Yes

: English

485,00 $

ESG for CFOs, IRs and Fund Managers

Name: ESG for CFOs, IRs and Fund Managers - Sustainability Academy
SKU: c12008-1-1
Price: 485.00 USD
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ESG investing continues to evolve towards a global standard. The philosophy of this online certified course “ESG for CFOs, IRs and Fund Managers”, especially designed for CFOs, IRs and Fund Managers, is to provide you an overview of ESG framework and explain how ESG is relevant to financial decisions. The course also provides key global initiatives, shaping sustainable finance.

SKU: c12008-1-1 Categories: ESG Performance, frontpage

About the course

The course will help you understand

ESG frameworks, ratings and standards
EU, North America and Asian legislation (EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CSRD etc)
ESG-related investment disclosures
Sustainable finance products, such as bonds and loans
How to integrate ESG considerations into financial decision

What you get from the course

Comprehensive introduction and practical knowledge on ESG investing principles and sustainable finance
CSE Annual Research Summary – ESG Ratings & Reporting (North America & Europe)
Recorded Webinar: How ESG disclosures can support investors’ decisions and a more Sustainable Economy. The need for a common ESG framework. Hosting Kristina Wyatt, (Sr. Counsel for Climate and ESG to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) and Bob Mann, (President of Sustainalytics)
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Up-to-date content revised on annual basis that includes new legislations and trends based in field research
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Course Modules

Module 1

ESG introduction

ESG Definition
The evolution of ESG
Integrating ESG into Financial Valuation
Sustainable Investment Assets Under Management
ESG Growth and Status

Module 2

ESG investing

ESG and Financial Performance
ESG Investing: Practices, Progress and Challenges (by OECD)
Drivers of ESG Investment
Responsible Investment (RI)
SDGs and Responsible Investing
ESG and Green Bonds

Module 3

Legislation and regulations

EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
EU taxonomy
US Climate Risk Executive Order
US – New York Stock Exchange
Canada – Guidance on ESG-related investment fund disclosure
ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

Module 4

Ratings and standards

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
MSCI ESG Ratings
Sustainalytics
FTSE4Good Index
Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Trainees Feedback

4.5 Average Rating

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“I greatly appreciated the ability to discuss topics through examples. My expectations for this training program were met completely. I have gained…

Rae Reeshemah Howard Mission Leader

“Very well built training. The thought balance between depth and breadth of topics worked well.”

Nelson Mumma JR Coca Cola

“I found the instructor very knowledgeable and the course content very useful in my current position. It was definitely worth the investment of time and…”

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Head of Course Development Team

Nikos Avlonas

Nikos Avlonas is founder and President of the Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE) a global Sustainability Strategic advisory and Training organization with activities in North America, Europe, MENA and Asia regions. Nikos has been distinguished as one of the “Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior” by Trust Across America, an organization dedicated to promoting trustworthy business behavior in 2010.

ESG for CFOs, IRs and Fund Managers