Description
Description
Generally speaking, sustainable finance can be defined as the process of considering Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions, leading to increased longer-term investments, sustainable economic initiatives, activities, and practices.
ESG covers the many actions, processes, and projects that a firm may undertake to perform their duty as good citizens. This may include issues like diverse and inclusive workplaces, sustainable development, the efficient use of energy, recycling and following high ethical standards.
In this course, professionals will pick up the following skills:
o Recognise why ESG is important to the current business world.
o Define and describe the main ESG challenges being faced by the financial services industry.
o Engage in substantial and productive discussions over ESG-related issues.
o Apply the main principles of responsible investment.
o Recognize the importance of integrating ESG to your business.
o Understand the main ESG-related regulations and how to handle the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
o Execute and apply projects and other actions related to ESG within your organisation.
Course Content
o Definition of ESG’s Three Main Pillars
o Why Integrate ESG into Your Company’s Strategy
o Key ESG Initiatives and Regulations
o ESG Reporting Standards and Frameworks
o ESG Investing Strategies
o The Future of ESG
Training Duration
This course may take up to five (5) hours to complete. Keep in mind, however, that actual study time varies based on each learner’s training pace.
Who Should Enrol?
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, particularly in terms of compliance and reporting for this up-and-coming sector. It is also suitable for professionals pursuing regulatory CPDs in compliance and financial issues.
Training Method
The course is offered online using a self-paced approach. The learning units consist of video presentations and reading material. Learners may start, stop, and resume their training at any time.
At the end of each module, participants take a quiz to complete their learning and earn a Certificate of Attendance.
Accreditation and CPD Recognition
This programme has been developed by the EIMF, a globally-recognised training institution.
The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and can be accredited by regulators and other bodies for five (5) CPD units that approve education in financial regulation. The course may be also approved for CPD units by institutions that approve general financial training such as CISI and ACAMS.
Eligibility criteria and CPD units are verified directly by your association, regulator, or other any other body for which you hold membership.
Registration and Access
To register for this course, click on the button above to pay online and receive instant access. If you are purchasing this course on behalf of others, please be advised that you will need to create or use their personal profile before finalising your payment.
Access to the course is valid for 180 days.
If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please email us here. Also, please get in touch if you’d like to discuss special corporate group rates.
