In this course, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and their impacts on investment risk and return will be identified. Different sustainable investment approaches including responsible investing and impact investing will be addressed.  

The course will also provide an understanding of how ESG integration will be provided and how ESG considerations and measurable social and environmental impact can 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 assessed. The course is taught by industry practitioners with direct ESG investment experience across multiple asset classes in the Asia-Pacific region, providing students with practical insights into ESG integration in real-world investment decision-making. 

Students that finish the course are encouraged to pursue further professional certification for the “Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA)” certification by EFFAS (The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies).