Course outline

• Course welcome
• Course objectives

I. ESG Introduction

• What is ESG?
• Who Leads in Sustainable Investing?
• Different ESG Integration Perspectives
• ESG History:
  • Early Phase
  • Modern Phase

II. “E” Factor – Environment

• Climate Change
• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption
• Pressure on Natural Resources and Systems
• Pollution, Waste and a Circular Economy
• How Environmental Issues Impact Business Activities

III. “S” Factor – Social

• Social Megatrends
  • Globalization
  • Automation and artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Inequality and wealth creation
  • Digital disruption, social media, and access to electronic devices
  • Changes to work, leisure time, and education
  • Changes to individual rights and responsibilities and family structures
  • Changing demographics, including health and longevity
  • Urbanization
  • Religion
• How Social Issues Impact Business Activities

IV. “G” Factor – Governance  

• Governance Introduction
• Key Issues in Governance

V. Summary and Final Quiz