Overview

This eCourse consists of two modules. Module 1 discusses ESG investing, identifying key drivers of its uptake and exploring the characteristics of ethical investors.

Module 2 defines ESG factors and explores case studies that illustrate their impact on companies and investment returns.

Objective

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- List the factors driving ESG investing growth
- Identify the characteristics of ethical investors
- Recognise the advantages and disadvantages of passive approaches to ESG investing
- Compare the risk-adjusted performance of ESG and traditional investment strategies
- Define environmental factors and identify how they impact corporate performance
- Define social factors and identify how they impact corporate performance
- Define governance factors and identify how they impact corporate performance
- Recognise the role that ESG analysis can play in identifying investing risks and opportunities

Content

Module 1: Sustainable & Responsible Investing - An Introduction
Topic 1: Investing Landscape
Topic 2: ESG Growth Drivers
Topic 3: ESG Investors
Topic 4: ESG & Passive Investing
Topic 5: ESG Investing Performance

Module 2: ESG Factors
Topic 1: ESG Overview
Topic 2: Environmental Factors
Topic 3: Social Factors
Topic 4: Governance Factors
Topic 5: ESG Analysis