Online Certificate on ESG Impact and Sustainable Investing

Online Certificate on ESG Ratings and Investments

The Online Certificate on ESG Ratings and Investments provides information on international standards related to ESG Performance and SRI. It gives useful insights on new legislation and guides you on how to report to Investors.The course is accredited by CPD.

Self-paced Recorded

4.6

(1226 ratings)

Duration: 45 days

: 20-25 hours estimated effort | Final Quiz: Yes | Assignment: No | Certification: Yes

: English

Original price was: 500,00 $.Current price is: 375,00 $.

Online Certificate on ESG Ratings and Investments

Name: Online Certificate on ESG Ratings and Investments
SKU: 76_060323
Price: 375.00 USD
Availability: InStock

The course is accredited by CPD.

SKU: 76_060323 Categories: ESG Performance, frontpage

About the course

The course will help you understand

Meaning and evolution of ESG
How ESG is used by investors
Information on most widely used, globally, ESG ratings: CDP, DJSI, CSRHub, Bloomberg, MSCI, Sustainalytics, CSA
Most recent legislations, such as SFDR, CSRD, EU taxonomy
Responsible Investment and communication

What you get from the course

Comprehensive introduction and practical knowledge on ESG issues and indicators, standards and ratings
Case studies and videos
CSE Annual Research: ESG Ratings and Sustainability Reporting Trends
Recorded Webinar: How ESG Disclosures Can Support Investors’ Decisions and A Sustainable Economy
Certification by CSE, accredited by CPD
Badge issued by Credly

Why choose Sustainability Academy Certified Courses?

Offer a unique Certification accredited by CPD in an affordable manner trusted by global Fortune 500 companies and global accounting firms for their staff education
Content created by Sustainability thought leaders, professors and trainers with practical experience in the field of sustainability
Self-paced Courses that can be completed anytime within 45 days
Up-to-date content revised on annual basis that includes new legislations and trends based in field research
Joined by thousands of learners from 90 countries, including Sustainability professionals, graduates and entrepreneurs from various sectors
Receive your certification and badge via Credly. You can share your badge directly from Credly to LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook; over email; embedded in a website or in your email signature.

Course Modules

MODULE 1

What is ESG and Relative Legislation

ESG Definition
The Evolution of ESG
Why Report on ESG Considerations
Key Considerations for Companies and Investors
What can Companies and Investors Do
Relating Legislation
Investor Initiatives and Upcoming Trends

MODULE 2

Relationship Between Sustainability Reporting and Investors

Integrating Sustainability into Financial Valuation
Socially Responsible Investing
Guidelines and tools for Identifying ESG Factors
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative

MODULE 3

Material ESG Issues and Indicators

ESG Indicators
Environmental Concerns and Trends
Social Concerns and Trends
Governance Concerns and Trends

MODULE 4

ESG Standards & Ratings

ESG Standards & ESG Ratings
What is an ESG Rating?
How do Investors use ESG Ratings?
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
IFRS Standards
TCFD transition to IFRS
Science-based targets
Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI)
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
FTSE ESG Ratings
Sustainalytics
Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)
Bloomberg ESG Criteria
CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)

MODULE 5

Value Creation and How to Communicate with your Financial Stakeholders

Understanding Investor Needs and Interests
Company Actions for Enhanced Communication
Responsible Investment
The Purpose of an Executive Summary
What Belongs and What to Avoid in an Executive Summary

Trainees Feedback

4.6 Average Rating

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

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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.

Online Certificate on ESG Ratings and Investments