This introductory specialisation helps finance professionals and managers understand the basics of sustainability, ESG, and sustainable finance. Starting with fundamental concepts, you’ll then progress through the business applications of ESG and explore common sustainable finance products. The specialisation focuses on practical examples and real-world applications, making complex topics accessible for professionals new to sustainable finance and ESG.
The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability Specialization
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The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability Specialization
Gain a solid foundation in Sustainable Finance. Gain essential knowledge of ESG principles and sustainable finance to identify opportunities and create value in your organisation.
Instructor: Amir Amel-Zadeh
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2 months at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Learn the fundamentals of sustainability and gain a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors.
Explore the business case for ESG and master the frameworks, standards and best practices for ESG reporting and disclosure.
Better understand sustainable finance and learn about the range of sustainable financial products and services available to drive positive change.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Sustainability Reporting
- Business Metrics
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Regulation
- Data Strategy
- Risk Management
- Governance
- Stakeholder Communications
- Compliance Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Corporate Sustainability
- Performance Analysis
- Environmental Issue
- Stakeholder Management
- Finance
- Business Ethics
- Corporate Strategy
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Business Reporting
- Financial Market
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
How sustainability and ESG frameworks interact and why they matter for business today, including the core dimensions of each framework.
Major sustainability challenges facing business and society, and how organisations are using ESG metrics and frameworks to address the challenges.
How organisations are integrating sustainability and ESG considerations into their strategies, and the key challenges they need to overcome.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Corporate Sustainability
Category: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
Category: Sustainability Reporting
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Business Reporting
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Business Metrics
Category: Environmental Issue
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Environmental Policy
Category: Investments
Category: Governance
What you'll learn
How ESG performance connects to business value and financial outcomes, including the key factors that drive this relationship.
The essential components of effective ESG reporting and disclosure, including major frameworks and standards used by businesses globally.
How to develop and implement ESG strategies that create long-term value while meeting stakeholder expectations for transparency and accountability.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
Category: Regulatory Requirements
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Data Strategy
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Corporate Strategy
Category: Risk Management
Category: Compliance Reporting
Category: Business Reporting
Category: Value Propositions
Category: Sustainability Reporting
Category: Innovation
What you'll learn
Fundamental principles of sustainable finance and how it differs from traditional finance, including key products and strategies driving the market.
How financial institutions and organisations are using sustainable finance instruments to achieve both financial returns and positive impact.
How to select appropriate sustainable finance solutions by understanding their features, benefits, and potential applications in different contexts.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Corporate Sustainability
Category: Finance
Category: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
Category: Loans
Category: Sustainability Reporting
Category: Financial Market
Category: Market Analysis
Category: Financial Regulation
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Investments
Category: Market Trend
Category: Business Strategies
Category: Risk Management
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