Discover the importance of ESG factors when investing. Analyze the impact of ESG investing and understand how this approach should be a vital part of your strategy based on the different factors that influence and drive value.
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No prior knowledge required
No unnecessary risks
This specialization will provide learners with the fundamentals and history of ESG investing, as well as an in-depth look at investment strategies that are influenced by environmental, social, and governance factors. You will learn about the five essence tracks and how they impact ESG performance. You will review the terms positive and negative screening and identify the ESG factors that cause investors to either withdraw investments or negatively screen certain assets.
By the end of the specialization, you will learn the best practices for building a strong risk management program, analyze the complex techniques of measurement and assessment in the field of ESG, examine climate statements and the implementation of climate solutions, and how social activism impacts the corporate world in the 21st century.
Each course module in this specialization concludes with an assessment. The assessments are designed to test learners’ knowledge and provide an opportunity to apply course concepts such as:
The assessments will be cumulative and cover the basics of ESG investments, public and private government, and sustainability factors that will allow you to build a diversified and risk-resilient ESG portfolio.
