Sustainable Finance and Investments

Overview

Aligning Sustainability, Finance and Investing for Long-term Impact

The financial services sector occupies a critical position in the transition toward a more sustainable economy as it influences the allocation of capital towards institutions that practise environmental and social excellence. As the world faces more environmental crises and social injustices, the need for sustainable finance and its innovative financial tools has become more evident for the global stakeholders involved. As a result, sustainable finance and investment is key to fostering sustainable global development. With these realities in mind, the SCHSBM’s Sustainable Finance and Investments programme will show you how to finance a low-carbon future and foster global sustainable development through the integration of sustainability criteria into your organisation’s investment decisions, products and services. You will learn how to formulate your investment strategies based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.

Over a period of six weeks, you will explore how the current financial system is influenced by social and environmental issues and how these factors affect business strategy. You will also learn how to use sustainable finance to create new opportunities and achieve impactful long-term business goals. Through the analysis of ESG data, learn how to harness this data to assess the impact of an investment and to evaluate the performance and risks of different types of investments, including green bonds, social impact bonds, and private equity funds. Moreover, you will explore the role of ESG factors in shaping the investment landscape and influencing the returns and impacts of various investment products. In this way, this programme will prepare you to make informed decisions when investing in sustainable assets and products.

Programme Goals

Explore the concepts, principles and frameworks of sustainable finance and investments, as well as their applications and limitations across different sectors.

•  Design financial products and strategies that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
•  Communicate effectively and persuasively with various stakeholders on the benefits and challenges of sustainable finance and investments.
•  Apply ethical and responsible decision-making in the field of sustainable finance and investments.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the evolution of sustainable finance in emerging markets.
•  Differentiate between the various types of sustainable finance products.
•  Identify high-impact sustainable investing opportunities.
•  Translate ESG metrics into sustainable financial action.
•  Set ESG and sustainable finance targets using powerful financial measurement tools.
•  Develop sustainable finance frameworks and strategies.
•  Integrate ESG factors to enhance traditional investment portfolio tools.
•  Implement sustainable finance roadmaps.
•  Recommend sustainable financial solutions to organisations to help them to adapt to sustainable investing trends.

Programme Content

Programme Curriculum

· Module 1: Sustainable Finance

o Core Principles of Sustainable Finance and Investment

o Value Creation through Sustainable Finance

o Review of ESG Factors and Data

o Measuring Sustainability: ESG Metrics

· Module 2: Sustainable and Responsible Investing

o Responsible and Sustainable Investment

o Drivers and Challenges of Sustainable and Responsible Investment

o Impact Investing in Developing Markets

o Impact Investment Tools, Structures, and Instruments

o Long-term Responsible Investment and Corporate Social Responsibility

· Module 3: Sustainable Finance Markets and Instruments

o Sustainable Banking

o Sustainable Risk Financing and Insurance in Developing Markets

o Sustainable Private Equity and Venture Capital

o Sustainable and Responsible Investment and Asset Selection

o Valuation of Sustainable Investment

· Module 4: Nature-based Finance and Investment

o Managing Climate Risks in an Investment Portfolio

o Environmental and Climate Finance

o Carbon Markets

o Green Finance

o Green Bonds

o Green and Sustainable FinTech

o Financing the Energy Transition

· Module 5: Applications of Sustainable Finance

o Disruption, Innovation and Sustainable Finance

o Transition Management

o Creating Impact

o Impact Measurement and Reporting

 

This programme is designed for:

•  Managers in the banking, financial services and insurance sector who are seeking to understand and leverage the opportunities associated with sustainable finance
•  Managers in the manufacturing and energy industries seeking to enhance or implement sustainable finance initiatives in their organisation
•  Portfolio and Asset Managers seeking new sustainable investment and funding opportunities
•  Public Officers and Regulators working seeking to develop policies that contribute to the development of sustainable finance
•  Professionals working at environmental NGOs who are seeking to support the implementation of global sustainable finance systems