This specialization from the University of Pennsylvania delves into the materiality of ESG factors, providing a comprehensive understanding of ESG investing and its impact on businesses. The course covers the fundamentals, history, and investment approaches informed by environmental, social, and governance factors, along with the challenges and opportunities associated with ESG integration. Learners will explore private environmental governance, climate change's impact, and the role of social activism in the corporate world. This program equips participants with the knowledge to create a solid risk management plan, analyze indexing and measurement techniques, and evaluate climate disclosures and solutions.
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This course comprises modules on ESG Risks and Opportunities, ESG Impact from an Investor Perspective, ESG and Climate Change, and ESG and Social Activism, providing a comprehensive exploration of ESG investing and its implications.
Explore the foundations of ESG investing, market reactions, and the creation of value using ESG investment strategies. Understand the challenges faced by corporations in leveraging ESG investing, analyze real-life case studies, and learn best practices for risk management and portfolio optimization.
Analyze stakeholder interest in ESG factors, evaluate the importance of ESG in investment decisions, and review the concepts of positive and negative screening. Delve into ESG risks associated with climate, diversity, governance issues, and explore indexing and measurement techniques employed in the ESG space.
Focus on understanding climate change and its impact on businesses, analyze climate disclosures, and review the role of private environmental governance in combating climate change. Assess the insurance industry's role in spreading risk and explore the concept of greenwashing and product stewardship.
Gain an overview of contemporary ESG ratings, analyze the effectiveness of corporate authenticity, and learn about the impact of social activism on financial markets. Understand the importance of creating independent Directors, building diverse and inclusive cultures, and developing strong crisis and risk management policies.
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