ESG & Sustainability (Online Course)
WHEN
Commences: 10 February 2025
WHERE
Live Online Course
Overview
A full perspective on how business models can shape their purpose and legitimacy through social and environmental lens
As the world increasingly values responsible and ethical business practices, this course provides a comprehensive exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles alongside practical approaches to sustainability. Over 6 sessions, you will gain a full picture on how business models can define their purpose and legitimacy through social and environmental lens. You will also examine the main sustainable finance instruments, the ICMA principles and standards established to promote transparency and integrity in the market, with a deep-dive into each instrument’s features, benefits, and applications.
Through case studies and expert-led discussions, you will learn how to structure and evaluate ESG frameworks, integrate governance policies, adapt business models that prioritise social and environmental legitimacy, and design portfolio management aligned with net-zero principles.
Upon completing this course, participants will be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to incorporate ESG values and sustainable practices to the global drive toward sustainability. This course is ideal for business leaders, policy makers, investors, and anyone committed to developing sustainable strategies and implementing responsible practices in their fields.
Benefits of Attending
- Articulate why ESG factors and sustainability risks are gaining importance and how they can impact on the value of your company
- Interpret ESG ratings & scores and apply best practice ESG analysis in valuing companies
- Evaluate appropriate ESG scenarios and integrate them into company analytical frameworks
- Assess ESG risks in companies and investment portfolios
- Utilise appropriate tools for integrated ESG portfolio management
- Identify how ESG and sustainability disclosure frameworks can be integrated into internal processes
Live Online Course – How It Works
The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.
Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.
This course is scheduled to take place over 6 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.
Course Agenda
Session 1: 10 February 2025, 7am – 10am GMT
The ESG and Sustainable Finance Markets Today
- ESG, Sustainability and the Corporate World
- Green Bonds
- Social Bonds
- Sustainability Bonds & Loans and Sustainability-Linked Bonds & Loans
- Case Study: Adapting your Business Model to this New Age of Sustainability
Session 2: 11 February 2025, 7am – 10am GMT
Environmental Factors: Standards and Disclosures
- The Dictionary of Climate Change
- The Physics and Chemistry of Climate Change
- The Economics of Climate Change
- Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience
- Case Study: Designing a Net Zero Portfolio Management
Framework
Session 3: 13 February 2025, 7am – 10am GMT
Understanding ESG Analysis and Valuation
- ESG Research and Analysis
- ESG Investment and Financial Analysis
- Case Study: ESG and Sustainability as a Value Creation Driver – Real World Cases
Session 4: 18 February 2025, 7am – 10am GMT
ESG Ratings and Scores
- ESG Integration into Credit Analysis
- ESG Material Mapping
- ESG Credit Scoring Methodologies
- Credit Rating Agency Approaches
- Case Study: What do ESG Scores and Ratings really tell us?
Session 5: 19 February 2025, 7am – 10am GMT
Approaches to ESG Portfolio Management and Integration
- Exclusion-Based ESG Investing
- Integration-Based ESG Investing
- Impact-Based ESG Investing
- Engagement-Based ESG Investing
- Case Study: Integrating ESG Processes into your Portfolio Management Methodology
Session 6: 20 February 2025, 7am – 10am GMT
ESG Regulation and ESG Reporting
- ESG Regulation and ESG Reporting
- Case Study: Comparing Environmental Taxonomies from around the World
Training Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions, and the use of real-life case studies to illustrate key learning points. Current market examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.
Pre-Course Questionnaire
We would like to customise the workshop based on your specific needs. Pre-Course Questionnaire will be sent prior to the workshop for analyse in advance and to be addressed during the course.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.
Who Will Attend
- ESG & Sustainability
- Environmental & Climate Change
- Investment & Portfolio Management
- Risk / Compliance
- Project Finance / Structured Finance
- Strategy / Business Development
- Auditing / Accounting
- Corporate & Private Bankers
- Policymakers and Policy Advisors
- Investors, including Venture Capital, Private Equity, Fund Management, etc.
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