This course is designed for new graduates, employees, and professionals seeking practical insight into how ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) is applied in investment strategies. It introduces key responsible investment approaches that integrate ESG factors to support long-term value creation while promoting ethical, sustainable, and risk-aware financial decisions.
In the evolving global investment landscape, simply seeking financial returns is no longer enough. Investors and stakeholders increasingly demand transparency, accountability, and social impact. By learning ESG-aligned investment approaches, individuals are better equipped to make informed, responsible financial choices—whether in their careers or personal investing—and to support organizations striving for sustainability and stakeholder trust.
How will this course help you?
Through concise lessons and real-world examples, this course helps learners:
- Understand various ESG investment strategies such as negative/exclusionary screening, positive/best-in-class screening, ESG integration, impact investing, and shareholder engagement
- Evaluate the purpose and benefits of each approach
- Recognize the growing role of ESG in financial markets
- Learn how responsible investment can align values with performance
After learning this course, you will be able to:
- Define and compare different responsible investment strategies
- Understand how ESG considerations influence investment decisions
- Identify which ESG investment approach suits different goals and contexts
- Apply responsible investment principles to support ethical and sustainable outcomes
- Contribute to ESG-focused discussions in your workplace or field of interest
Version available: English
