The Sustainable Finances course offers you the opportunity to delve into the rapidly expanding field of sustainable finance, an area seeing unprecedented growth and demand for skilled professionals. As global awareness of environmental and social governance (ESG) increases, the financial sector is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability. This course equips you with essential skills to navigate this evolving landscape, covering key topics such as the interplay between sustainability and finance, the institutional and legal frameworks that govern sustainable practices, and the development of innovative investment products. By participating, you will position yourself strategically in a market that values sustainability, gaining insights into creating sustainable finance products that meet the needs of socially conscious investors. Join us to become a part of the solution and drive positive change in the financial world.
Sustainable Finances
The Sustainable Finances course is designed for professionals and graduates in the financial sector who are keen to deepen their understanding of sustainability within finance. Participants will explore the intersection of sustainability and finance, learn about the institutional and legal frameworks, and gain insights into sustainable investment and finance products. Ideal for those seeking to update their knowledge in this evolving field.
40 hours
Corporate
Course objectives
- To understand the principles of sustainability in the financial world.
- To analyse the legal framework for sustainable finance.
- To identify sustainable investment products available in the market.
- To evaluate the performance of sustainable finance products.
- To explore the role of institutions in promoting sustainable finance.
- To assess the impact of sustainable finance on global markets.
- To apply sustainable finance concepts in personal financial decisions.
What does it prepare you for?
The Sustainable Finances course equips you with the knowledge and skills to integrate sustainability into financial decision-making. You will learn to navigate the institutional and legal frameworks that govern sustainable finance, understand and evaluate sustainable investment products, and develop strategies for creating and managing sustainable finance products. By the end of the course, you'll be prepared to implement sustainable finance practices in your professional environment, fostering positive environmental and social impacts.
Teaching units
DIDACTIC UNIT 1. SUSTAINABILITY AND THE FINANCIAL WORLD
Sustainability and finances
Main social and environmental challenges
ESG criteria and their integration
Risks and sustainability
Current situation of sustainable finance
DIDACTIC UNIT 2: THE INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP’s financial initiative
The 2030 Agenda and sustainable development
Sustainable finance in Europe
Sustainable finance in Spain
DIDACTIC UNIT 3. SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT PRODUCTS
Sustainable investment
Sustainable investment strategies
Reporting on sustainable investment
SRI funds and sustainable pension funds
Impact investment
DIDACTIC UNIT 4: SUSTAINABLE FINANCE PRODUCTS
Sustainable financing and debt
Green bonds
Social bonds, sustainable bonds and bonds linked to sustainability
Sustainable loans for companies and individuals
Microfinance