In this course, environment, social, and governance (ESG) impacts on risk and return of investment will be identified. Different ESG investment approaches and strategies will be addressed and an understanding of ESG integration will be provided on how ESG will be embedded in the investment process and in valuation models, Sustainable Investing across asset classes will be discussed and different ESG Reporting standards will be discussed.

Students that finish the course will be prepared for the "Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA)" certification by EFFAS (The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies).