How Sustainability is Changing The Financial Sector

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Udemy

Learn the foundational concepts of sustainable finance as well as those related to environmental and social responsibilities.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 3499

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Sustainable finance is the practice of considering the environmental, social, and governance factors when deciding to invest in the financial industry, which results in longer-term commitments to sustainable economic projects and programs. How Sustainability is Changing The Financial Sector online certification is developed by Ana Lucas - Advisor to SMEs, Corporate Banker & Banking Instructor and offered by Udemy.

How Sustainability is Changing The Financial Sector online course includes 5 hours of lectures along with 68 downloadable resources and assignments which explains how banks can transition to greener strategies, the significance of being reviewed by rating agencies for sustainability standards, and what all this signifies for the financial sector's credibility and prospects. How Sustainability is Changing The Financial Sector online classes also discuss strategies that financial institutions require to cease funding flows to fossil fuels, as well as how environmental and social governance standards benefit banks and businesses.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 5 hours of pre-recorded video content
  • 68 downloadable resources
  • Assignments

Program offerings

  • Online course
  • Learning resources
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited access
  • Accessible on mobile devices and tv

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 3,499
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Decision making skills Financial management

After completing the How Sustainability is Changing The Financial Sector certification course, participants will be introduced to the concepts of sustainability and sustainable finance in the financial sector. Participants will explore the environmental principles, social governance principles, and climate risks for sustainable growth. Participants will learn about concepts associated with finance, bank transformation, sustainable products, green loans, green bonds, sustainable lending, and impact lending. Participants will also learn the functionalities of rating agencies as well as will acquire the knowledge of business opportunities and decision making.

The syllabus

Introduction

  • Introduction
  • What is Sustainability and Why it Matters for the Financial Sector
  • Impact Investing or Investing with a Purpose
  • A Very Controversial Topic: Financing Fossil Fuels

The surge of new Sustainability-related Risks in the Financial Sector

  • How Climate Risks are Financial Risks and how ESG can assist the Risk Assessment
  • Climate risk categories: Physical&Transitional Risks. Transitioning to Net Zero
  • How climate risks may disturb the functioning of Financial Markets
  • ESG example: Assess, quantify and mitigate Climate Risks and their impact

The importance of Sustainability Governance, ESGs and PRIs

  • SGDs and The importance of Governance for the Financial Sector and Businesses
  • Guidance for FIs: How to set up a Sustainability Strategy and proper Disclosures
  • The Principles for Responsible Banking (PRBs)
  • The crucial role of Insurance in the Transition to Net Zero

How Sustainability is changing Decision Making

  • Recognizing the Issue, Taking Responsibility, Being Accountable
  • How the Financial Sector may Transition from Financing Fossil Fuels
  • The Green contribution of FINTECH
  • Embrace a new/Sustainable Business minding ESG-related Criminal Litigation

Sustainable Lending: New Business Opportunities

  • New products/Business Opportunities
  • Sustainability Linked Loans and Green Loans
  • Green Bonds and Sustainability-Linked Bonds
  • Financing Supply Chains in the context of Sustainability
  • Sustainable Insurance - Product Showcase
  • The surge of Green/ESG/Sustainable Investment Funds
  • Why are ESG Funds under scrutiny?

Rating Implications for Financial Institutions, Corporations and Countries

  • ESG Rating Agencies, ESG Ratings, Sustainability Reports
  • Crucial Topics in ESG Ratings - a Real case
  • Controversies around ESG and Climate Risks - Tesla, HSBC - How to argue

Expected Developments, Summary, Final Remarks

  • Reporting Scope 3 (Financed) Emissions
  • The Emissions Gap: Carbon Credits, Carbon Offsets, Carbon Markets (part I)
  • What the Carbon Markets mean for the Financial Industry (part II)
  • Ongoing and Expected Developments - Summary

Instructors

Ms Ana Lucas
Instructor
Freelancer

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