An overview of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework
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Introduction to ESG
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Overview
Introduction to ESG course overview
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has gained increasing attention over the past few years, with many institutional investors investing only in those companies that provide ESG performance reporting. ESG has considerations relevant to analysts and investors, consumers and employees, and it has become a key topic of discussion at the Board table. This course provides an overview of an ESG framework and how it supports a company’s overall risk management. It examines each component in detail and provides insight into how they converge to impact a company and its stakeholders. The course also discusses how to look at corporate pressures & stakeholder expectations and their impact on risk identification and business success. Lastly, we look at critical considerations from both the company and investor perspectives before applying theory to practice in a final case study.
Introduction to ESG learning objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
Explain what ESG is and its relevance to making financial decisions;
Describe key environmental, social, and governance issues;
Explain how stakeholders influence corporate ESG performance;
Analyze ESG risks and opportunities;
Assess ESG company performance using publicly available information;
Translate ESG information to business intelligence.
Who should take this course?
This Environmental Social Governance (ESG) course is perfect for any analyst who would like to better understand how a company manages risks and opportunities that shifting market & non-market conditions create in today’s world.
This course explores concepts that will be useful for beginner and intermediate-level research analysts, banking and investment professionals, or business and finance students seeking to gain further insight into ESG.
The exercises and tools explored in this course will also be useful for any business analyst that wishes to advise public market clients on ESG strategies and improved disclosures.
Introduction to ESG
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Level 1
Approx 1.5h to complete
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Introduction
What Is ESG?
ESG Factors
Corporate Pressures & Stakeholder Expectations
Key Considerations for Companies & Investors
Case Study & Course Summary
Qualified Assessment
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Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.
Environmental Social, and Governance Specialization
- Skills Learned ESG Analysis, ESG Integration, ESG Investing, ESG & Business Intelligence
- Career Prep Asset Management, Management Consulting, Business Analyst, Credit Analyst, Corporate Development, Senior Leadership
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Learner Reviews
Fantastic
Presentation and delivery of the lecture is simply amazing and all you need is just your time and attention and you will be glad you did.
Umeadi samson ilobah
I strongly recommend this course
Aniekan-Abasi Ikott
Worth time spending
Informative, detailed and helped me to understand ESG in a very easy way
Vaibhav Sharma
A pretty good course to verify your knowledge about the domain.
Narine Khachatryan
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