Overview

As interest in socially responsible investing (SRI) has grown, the market for green assets has expanded rapidly. Today, green assets include a wide range of debt instruments and new types of labeled assets are emerging regularly. However, a lack of clear global standards for defining and categorizing these assets poses a challenge for investors. Global and national efforts are underway to enhance green asset standards and reporting.

This eCourse provides an overview of green and other labeled assets and discusses emerging global standards and the green asset investment process.

Objective

On completion of this eCourse, you will be able to:
- Define green assets and list their key characteristics
- Name and define global green assets standards
- Identify key considerations when investing in green assets

Content

Green Assets
Topic 1: Green Assets Overview
Topic 2: Standards & Guidelines
Topic 3: Investing In Green Assets