Finance is widely seen as an obstacle to a better world. Principles of Sustainable Finance explains how the financial sector can be mobilized to counter this. Using finance as a means to achieve social goals we can divert the planet and its economy from its current path to a world that is sustainable for all.
Principles of Sustainable Finance
Principles of Sustainable Finance
Instructors: Steve Kennedy
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What you'll learn
Learn what the principles of sustainable finance are
Understand what the interplay is between the UN Sustainable Development Goals and finance
Understand what the importance of a long-term perspective is
Understand the role of finance in the transition to a sustainable economy
Skills you'll gain
- Asset Management
- Risk Management
- Banking
- Sustainability Reporting
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Sustainable Business
- Finance
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Corporate Sustainability
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Sustainable Development
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Reviewed on Jul 13, 2021
Amazing course!!!!!!!!!!!!!Extra useful material with built-in framework ready for analysisInsights and factsInterviews with market playersInnovative way of teaching 100% recommended!
CF
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2020
Really good course, I enjoyed it a lot. This course helps to understand how finance can help the society and to have awareness about the problems and opportunities caused by climate change.
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Reviewed on Dec 4, 2020
The course gave me a great overview of the challenges that a sustainable financial system faces. Many perspectives are mentioned, but I would have loved to hear more details.
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