Climate Change. Sustainability. Future of Investments: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Gender Lens Investing (GLI) and Socially Responsible Investing (SRI).

With the rise of global sustainability challenges, investors are starting to re-evaluate traditional portfolio approaches.

This course covers an overview of the concepts revolving sustainability and responsible investing and the future of this investment.

On completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic concept and motivation behind sustainability and responsible investment, including Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

• ESG versus SRI

• What is Climate Investment Funds (CIF)?

• What is Gender Lens Investing (GLI)?

• How to successfully align your investments with SRI and ESG principles?

• Aftermaths of the pandemic- where is the future of sustainable investments heading?

• Who could be sustainable investors?

• What are the kind of funds and assets that can be invested into?

• What strategies do sustainable investors use to identify sustainable projects?

• How large is the sustainability investment market?

• Key players in the sustainable investing landscape and initiatives by governments to meet the ESG agenda

• Issues and regulation in the sustainability investment market

• Trends and opportunities in Asia

This programme is intended for Retail/Non-retail Investors, Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists and Private Equity investors who want to learn how to integrate ESG and SRI principles into investment analysis and portfolio construction. Accountants, Insurers, Brokers, Investment Bankers, and professionals looking to pivot their career into the ESG space, as well as enthusiasts keen to learn about Sustainability and Responsible Investment will also benefit from the course.