Introduction to Sustainability & ESG

What Is This Course About?

Sustainability is perhaps the biggest challenge of our time, and businesses across all sectors are increasingly embracing more sustainable practices. In the financial sector, investors are searching for investment options that go beyond traditional financial and economic concerns to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Meanwhile, banks and other lenders must now embed sustainability concerns into their day-to-day decision-making and risk management.

This course provides a foundational understanding of sustainability principles, sustainable development, and the role of ESG in corporate and investment decision-making. You will explore key ESG factors and how they impact businesses, society, and the environment.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define sustainability and explain its importance in global development.
• Understand the principles of sustainable development and their real-world applications.
• Explain the fundamentals of ESG and its relevance to organizations, investors, and financial institutions.
• Identify key ESG factors and their role in shaping sustainable business strategies.
• Recognize how ESG influences risk management and financial decision-making.