Esg Investing 101: A Comprehensive Guide

Master Sustainable Investing: From ESG Fundamentals to Impactful Strategies

What you'll learn

Define ESG investing and its components: environmental, social, and governance factors.

Explain the significance of ESG risks and opportunities in investment decisions.

Assess company ESG performance using ratings and reports.

Describe current trends and future outlooks in ESG investing.

Develop an organizational ESG investment policy.

Requirements

While no specific prerequisites are required, a basic understanding of investment principles and familiarity with financial markets would be beneficial for those taking this course on ESG investing.

Description

This comprehensive course on ESG Investing is designed to equip potential investors with the knowledge to navigate the burgeoning field of sustainable investing. While the allure of ESG investing is undeniable, this course aims to offer a balanced view, highlighting both the opportunities and the risks involved. Given the dynamic nature of the ESG landscape, which has undergone significant changes in recent years, there's a pressing need for updated guidance. This course fills that gap, ensuring investors are well-informed and not swayed by the hype or fear of missing out.Central to this course are detailed discussions on recent developments in disclosure practices. Improved transparency has led to enhanced data quality, enabling more accurate ratings of companies and fostering the creation of superior investment products. As the asset management industry strides towards these goals on a voluntary basis, the surge in ESG investment has also prompted a parallel increase in regulatory mandates to ensure responsible behavior.This course emphasizes the importance of a pragmatic approach to ESG investing. Through a careful examination of its most crucial facets, we demonstrate how responsible investment strategies not only promise strong returns but also contribute to global betterment. By the end of this course, participants will have gained a thorough understanding of ESG investing, empowered to make decisions that align with both their financial objectives and a commitment to sustainability.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to ESG Investing

Lecture 1 What Is ESG Investing

Lecture 2 ESG and Related Concepts

Lecture 3 The Challenge of ESG Analysis

Lecture 4 ESG Strategies

Lecture 5 ESG Investing Issues and Considerations

Lecture 6 Sustainability Standards

Section 2: The "E" Factor

Lecture 7 The Environmental Factor in ESG

Lecture 8 Water Crisis

Lecture 9 Biodiversity

Lecture 10 Deforestation

Lecture 11 Waste Management

Lecture 12 Green Business

Lecture 13 The 3Rs of Sustainability

Lecture 14 Environmental Stewardship

Lecture 15 Collaboration in Environmental Management

Section 3: The "S" Factor

Lecture 16 Company Culture and Customer Satisfaction

Lecture 17 Data Protection & Data Privacy

Lecture 18 Diversity

Lecture 19 Engagement

Lecture 20 Community Relations and Human Rights

Lecture 21 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Lecture 22 Social Factors in ESG Investing

Lecture 23 Valuation Considerations

Advisors, analysts, and portfolio managers seeking to expand their knowledge on ESG criteria to better serve clients interested in sustainable investing or to integrate ESG factors into their investment strategies.,Business leaders and decision-makers in companies looking to understand how ESG factors can impact their company’s valuation, investor appeal, and operational practices.,Individuals working in corporate sustainability or corporate social responsibility (CSR) roles who wish to understand how ESG investing trends can impact their company and the broader market.,Employees and volunteers at organizations focused on environmental conservation, social justice, or corporate governance reform who want to understand how investment can drive progress in these areas.,Government officials and regulatory body members seeking insights into how ESG investing can contribute to public policy goals related to sustainability, equity, and corporate governance.,Leaders of start-ups and established businesses looking to attract ESG-focused investments or to understand the implications of ESG trends for their business strategies and operations.,People looking to align their personal values with their investment portfolios, including those new to investing and those seeking to shift their existing portfolios towards more sustainable options.