Esg Investing Basics

Understanding ESG Factors, Investment Strategies, and Financial Products

What you'll learn

Key principles of ESG investing and its impact on financial decisions

ESG investment strategies and financial products

Industry-specific applications of ESG factors

The role of AI and data in shaping ESG investing trends

ESG ratings and standards

Requirements

A device to watch the course videos

A stable internet connection

Description

This course provides an essential overview of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, a rapidly growing field that integrates sustainable and ethical considerations into investment decisions. Through a series of insightful videos, learners will explore the foundational principles of ESG, starting with a comprehensive introduction to the key factors of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance.The course delves into the significance of ESG in modern investing, examining how ESG ratings are used to evaluate potential investments and the importance of setting specific standards for ESG analysis. It also highlights how ESG factors impact various industries, from banking to waste management, offering a broad understanding of the practical application of ESG principles.Learners will be introduced to different approaches for incorporating ESG factors into investment strategies, including ESG stocks and mutual funds, and will gain an understanding of the advantages and challenges associated with ESG investing.The course covers ESG-specific financial products, such as climate bonds and clean collateralized loan obligations, and explores how data and artificial intelligence are transforming the ESG landscape, along with the limitations these technologies bring. Moreover, it explores how the growing interest from investors is driving the popularity of ESG investing. By the end of this course, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of ESG investing and its potential to shape the future of financial markets.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 1. Understanding ESG Investing

Lecture 2 2. ESG in Investment

Lecture 3 3. ESG Investing Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis

Lecture 4 4. Impact of ESG on Industries and Their Transformations

Lecture 5 5. Approaches to ESG Investing

Lecture 6 6. Avenues for ESG Investing

Lecture 7 7. Pros and Cons

Lecture 8 8. ESG Scores

Lecture 9 9. ESG-Focused Financial Products

Lecture 10 10. ESG Data & Accountability

Lecture 11 11. How Investors' Interests May be Driving Increased Attention to ESG Investing

Lecture 12 12. The Current ESG Practices. Accomplishments, and Anticipated Development

Lecture 13 13. Conclusion

Lecture 14 14. Key Takeaways

Lecture 15 15. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Lecture 16 16. Glossary

Investors looking to integrate ESG factors into their portfolios,Financial professionals seeking to expand their understanding of sustainable investing,Beginners interested in learning the basics of ESG investing,Anyone wanting to stay informed about the growing trend of socially responsible investing,Industry professionals looking to understand the impact of ESG on various sectors and financial products