Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Investment Define sustainable investment, its importance, and the growing trend towards ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations in investment decisions.
Module #2 Key Drivers of Sustainable Investment Explore the key drivers of sustainable investment, including climate change, social inequality, and regulatory changes.
Module #3 ESG Fundamentals Delve into the basics of ESG, including the three pillars of ESG, ESG risk, and ESG opportunity.
Module #4 Sustainable Investment Philosophies Examine different sustainable investment philosophies, such as impact investing, socially responsible investing, and responsible investing.
Module #5 Regulatory Frameworks and Initiatives Discuss key regulatory frameworks and initiatives that support sustainable investment, such as the EUs Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.
Module #6 Industry Trends and Innovations Explore current industry trends and innovations in sustainable investment, including the growth of green bonds and ESG ETFs.
Module #7 Climate Change and Investment Analyze the investment implications of climate change, including the risks and opportunities associated with the low-carbon transition.
Module #8 Social Impact and Investing Examine the importance of social impact in sustainable investment, including addressing social inequality and promoting diversity and inclusion.
Module #9 Governance and Stewardship Discuss the role of governance and stewardship in sustainable investment, including active ownership and proxy voting.
Module #10 ESG Integration and Portfolio Construction Learn how to integrate ESG considerations into portfolio construction, including ESG risk assessment and portfolio optimization.
Module #11 Sustainable Fixed Income Investing Explore the opportunities and challenges of sustainable fixed income investing, including green bonds and social bonds.
Module #12 Sustainable Equity Investing Analyze the opportunities and challenges of sustainable equity investing, including ESG-themed equity funds and impact investing.
Module #13 Real Assets and Sustainable Investing Examine the role of real assets, such as infrastructure and real estate, in sustainable investing.
Module #14 Alternative Investments and Sustainable Investing Discuss the opportunities and challenges of sustainable investing in alternative investments, such as private equity and hedge funds.
Module #15 ESG Data and Metrics Learn about the importance of ESG data and metrics, including ESG scoring, ratings, and reporting frameworks.
Module #16 Active Ownership and Engagement Examine the role of active ownership and engagement in promoting sustainable investing, including proxy voting and shareholder resolutions.
Module #17 Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Discuss the importance of stakeholder engagement and communication in sustainable investing, including reporting and disclosure.
Module #18 Case Studies in Sustainable Investment Analyze real-world case studies of sustainable investment, including successes and challenges.
Module #19 Challenges and Limitations of Sustainable Investment Examine the challenges and limitations of sustainable investment, including greenwashing and ESG data quality issues.
Module #20 The Future of Sustainable Investment Explore the future of sustainable investment, including emerging trends and innovations.
Module #21 Sustainable Investment in Emerging Markets Discuss the opportunities and challenges of sustainable investment in emerging markets.
Module #22 Digitalization and Sustainable Investment Examine the impact of digitalization on sustainable investment, including fintech and sustainable finance.
Module #23 Policy and Regulatory Developments Analyze current policy and regulatory developments that support sustainable investment, including the EUs Sustainable Finance Action Plan.
Module #24 Professional Development and Certification Discuss the importance of professional development and certification in sustainable investment, including the Certified Sustainable Investment Analyst (CSIA) designation.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Investment Decision-Making career
