The PRI Academy, a part of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), is at the forefront of ESG training and education in the global investment sector.
Our mission is to bridge the critical ESG skills gap that hinders the advancement of responsible investment best practice. We equip industry professionals with an understanding of sustainable investment and ESG issues that is so vital to their professional development and to the ultimate success of their organisation.
Our world-class online training programs are built around the PRI’s unparalleled industry insights, global network, and independent perspective to deliver practical, readily applied learning experiences.
Through our flexible and engaging courses, we empower investment professionals to:
· Understand the materiality of ESG issues to investment valuation and analysis
· Enhance risk management and identify new opportunities
· Drive long-term value creation
· Stay ahead of regulatory changes and market trends
Since 2014, we’ve transformed the careers of nearly 30,000 professionals across 90 countries, creating a global community of responsible investment leaders.
Course Overview
Understanding ESG introduces the learner to the core foundations of materiality of ESG issues and a systematic approach to incorporating ESG factors in investment decisions and active ownership. Learners gain confidence to discuss ESG issues with clients and stakeholders.
After successful completion of the online ESG course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion and a digital badge.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Define responsible investment and differentiate it from other, similar and overlapping concepts
- Use responsible investment concepts and terminology in an accurate and consistent way
- Understand the business case for responsible investment and materiality of ESG issues
- Communicate confidently on fundamental ESG issues with colleagues and clients
- Identify key E, S and G issues that manifest at global, regional, industry and company levels
- Explain the importance and basic methods of active ownership
- Understand the essential difference between ESG incorporation across asset classes
Course Syllabus
3 Lessons 3h 00m
- Understanding ESG
- Understanding ESG Assessment
- End of Course Survey
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