Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance
About This Course
This course equips the participant with the necessary skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- Develop a clear understanding of impact investing and sustainable finance, including their objectives, key stakeholders, and the integration of ESG criteria in investment strategies.
- Learn how to identify and evaluate investment opportunities that align with ESG goals, creating positive environmental and social impacts alongside financial returns.
- Explore methods for measuring the social and environmental impact of investments and assessing their financial performance.
- Understand the relationship between risk and return in impact investing and sustainable finance, considering both financial and impact-related risks.
- Develop the skills to incorporate ESG considerations into the investment decision-making process, ensuring a holistic evaluation of investment opportunities.
What You'll Learn
Session 1:
Introduction
- Overview of Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance
- Types of Responsible investment
- The Significance of Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance with Environment, Social & Governance (ESG)
Topic 1: Understanding Impact Investing and Sustainable Finance
- Definition and Objectives of Impact Investing
- Overview of Sustainable Finance and ESG Integration
Topic 2: The ESG Investment Market
- Martker drivers of ESG and Challenges in ESG integration
- Role of Investors in Driving Positive Environmental and Social Impact
- ESG Criteria and Impact Measurement
Evaluating Investment Opportunities for ESG Alignment
Session 2:
Topic 3: Measuring Impact and Performance
- Impact Metrics and Performance Indicators
- Methods for Assessing Social and Environmental Impact
- Balancing Financial Returns and Impact Goals
Topic 4: The Economics of Sustainability
- Identifying material Environmental, social and governance factors for investors;
- Typical Stage of Integrated ESG Assessment
- Different Approaches to integrating ESGs into investment Analysis
Topic 5: Integrating ESG in Investment Decision-Making
- ESG Integration Frameworks for Investment Analysis
- Incorporating ESG Criteria in Portfolio Management
- Engaging with Companies on ESG Issues
Entry Requirements
At least a polytechnic diploma (or equivalent)