ESG Performance

Online Certificate on ESG Impact and Sustainable Investing (SA7-2021)


Description
The philosophy of this online certificate is to provide you with a step-by-step introduction to environmental, social and governance performance in a simple and practical way.
Content
  • Your personal information
  • Course Introduction
  • Course Introduction by Rosalinda Sanquiche (Training & Research, CSE N. America)
  • Guidance on the Different Modules
  • Course Objectives
  • Course Structure
  • Glossary
  • Module 1
  • Module 1 Suggested Reading
  • What Is ESG and Relevant Legislation
  • What is Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) - Definition
  • What is Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) - Criteria
  • Characteristics and Impacts of ESG Factors
  • The Evolution of ESG
  • The Role of Private Sector Investment in Sustainable Development
  • Why Report on ESG Considerations?
  • VIDEO: Creating Value Through Responsible Investing
  • Misconceptions about Responsible Investing according to the PRI
  • Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
  • EU taxonomy
  • Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD)
  • Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
  • What does the CSRD mean for your organization?
  • Example of Legislation - UK: Mandatory Carbon Reporting
  • Example of Legislation - France: Mandatory Carbon Reporting for Investors
  • Example of Legislation - Regulations of Stock Exchanges
  • What Investors Want and Need from Companies
  • Key Considerations for Companies and Investors
  • What Can Companies Do
  • What Can Investors Do
  • Investor Initiatives
  • Investor Initiatives - Climate Action 100+
  • Important Investor Initiatives - New Ratings Standards
  • Important Investor Initiatives - New Voluntary Reporting Framework
  • Important Investor Initiatives - New Regulatory Reporting Guidance
  • What Did You Learn in Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 2
  • Module 2 Suggested Reading
  • Integrating Sustainability Into Financial Valuation
  • Issues for Companies and Investors
  • Introduction to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
  • Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
  • Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) - Growth
  • Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) - Case Study
  • VIDEO: What is Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
  • The SRI Conference
  • Guidelines and Tools for Identifying ESG Factors
  • The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
  • UNEP FI Guidelines - Example
  • Examples- Financial Reports with ESG Considerations
  • Case Study : ESG Reporting
  • What Did You Learn in Module 2
  • MODULE 3
  • Module 3 - Material ESG Issues and Indicators
  • Module 3 Suggested Reading
  • Introduction to ESG Indicators
  • Environmental Concerns
  • ESG Trends - Environmental
  • Social Concerns
  • ESG Trends - Social
  • Governance Concerns
  • ESG Trends - Governance
  • Examples of Key ESG Questions By Sector
  • VIDEO: ESG Data
  • What Did You Learn in Module 3
  • MODULE 4
  • Module 4 - ESG Standards and Ratings
  • Module 4 Suggested Reading
  • Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
  • Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
  • Science-based targets
  • Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI)
  • New PRI - Europe Action Plan for Sustainable Finance
  • Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
  • FTSE ESG Ratings
  • MSCI ESG Ratings
  • Bloomberg ESG Criteria
  • Sustainalytics
  • Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)
  • CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)
  • CDP Case Studies and Examples
  • Eni Case Study - How Companies Effectively Communicate Indices
  • ESG Ratings and how investors were influenced during COVID-19
  • VIDEO: How ESG Metrics Work and Why Investors Should Care
  • What Did You Learn in Module 4
  • MODULE 5
  • Module 5 - Value Creation and Communication With Your Financial Stakeholders
  • Module 5 Suggested Reading
  • Understanding Investors Needs and Interests
  • Company Actions for Enhanced Communication
  • Responsible Investment (RI)
  • Responsible Investment (RI) Strategies
  • Institutional Investors
  • The Value of ESG
  • New Trends in Integrated Reporting
  • CSE Annual Research 2021 Summary - ESG Ratings & Reporting (North America)
  • CSE Annual Research 2021 Summary - ESG Ratings & Reporting (Europe)
  • Eni Case Study - Engagement with Financial Stakeholders
  • VIDEO: The Importance of Sustainability and ESG in Today's Business World
  • Executive Summary: Purpose
  • What Belongs in an Executive Summary
  • What to Avoid in an Executive Summary
  • What Did You Learn in Module 5
  • ESG Performance Test Quiz
  • Questions?
  • How ESG disclosures can support Investors’ decisions and a Sustainable Economy
  • Webinar Introduction
  • WEBINAR
  • RECORDED WEBINAR
  • Introduction to ESGC at Moody's
  • Sustainable Investing
  • Final Quiz and Assignment
  • ESG Performance Final Quiz
  • ESG Performance Final Assignment -part 1
  • ESG Performance Final Assignment -part 2
  • Course Evaluation
  • REFER & WIN
  • Refer & Win
  • BECOME AN ACCREDITED SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONAL
  • Become an accredited Sustainability Practitioner
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed