Finance is widely seen as an obstacle to a better world. Principles of Sustainable Finance explains how the financial sector can be mobilized to counter this. Using finance as a means to achieve social goals we can divert the planet and its economy from its current path to a world that is sustainable for all. Throughout this course, you will learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals, how social and environmental factors should not be regarded as externalities, you will learn more about sustainable banking and asset management, about effective engagement, sustainable scenario analysis and long-term value creation. At the end of this course you will understand how sustainable finance can be used as a tool to steer the sustainability transition.
What you'll learn
understanding the UN Sustainable Development Goals
applying social and environmental factors in finance
analyzing sustainable banking and asset management
conducting sustainable scenario analysis
engaging effectively in sustainability discussions
Course objectives
to demonstrate how finance can support sustainability
to equip participants with tools for integrating sustainability in financial practices
to encourage a shift in perception of finance as a contributor to social goals