ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance

Singapore University of Social Sciences

ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance (ESG513)

Synopsis

This course ESG513 ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance examines investing and financing from the perspectives of asset managers, banks, and business enterprises. Students will be introduced to the different ways that environmental, social, and corporate governance issues can be incorporated into investment analysis and decision-making processes for asset managers, leading to the construction of an ESG-integrated portfolio. Students will also learn about climate stress testing to quantify the value at risk for a bank’s loan assets and the channels through which climatebased value destruction can occur. cover the major taxonomies that help to classify activities so that funds can be channelled to the right efforts. Students will also study the features of the different types of sustainable financing instruments and the key principles and standards on which they are based, so that they can recommend suitable sustainable financing instruments to business enterprises to catalyse the transition to green by funding enabling activities.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Key sustainable investment initiatives
Sustainable asset class universe
Sustainable investment approaches and ESG integration
Impact investing
ESG benchmarking and sustainability-related investment performance
Taxonomy and greenwashing
Climate stress-testing and stranded assets
Types of sustainable financing instruments
Transition finance
Principles and standards for sustainable lending instruments
Green fintech
Environmental risk management guidelines

Learning Outcome

Assess different approaches for integrating sustainability considerations into the portfolio management process
Evaluate how the risk-return dynamic of portfolio optimisation is impacted by ESG investing
Compare the different principles and frameworks for evaluating the impact of sustainable financing instruments
Appraise the extent of potential impact of climate-related risks on banks
Propose a suitable portfolio for an investor, integrating sustainability factors
Recommend suitable structures and sustainable targets and metrics to issuers of sustainable financing instruments.

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

This course is suitable for job roles: Investment Advisors and Consultants, ESG Risk Managers, Green Finance Specialists, Product Development Managers, Sustainability Managers.

About IBF-STS
This course has been accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services and is eligible for funding under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subject to all eligibility criteria being met.

Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the course and its relevance to his/her business activities or job roles.

The IBF-STS is available to eligible entities and individuals based on the prevalent funding eligibility, quantum and caps. IBF-STS provides up to 70% course fee subsidy support for direct training costs subject to a cap of S3,000 per candidate per course subject to all eligibility criteria being met.

Find out more on www.ibf.org.sg

About IBF Certification
This course has been accredited under the IBF Standards and is eligible for funding under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subject to all eligibility criteria being met.

This course addresses the Sustainable Investment Management Technical Skill and Competency at Proficiency Level 3.

Participants are encouraged to access the IBF MySkills Portfolio (https://www.ibf.org.sg/home/for-individuals/resourcetools/myskills-portfolio) to track their training progress and skills acquisition against the Skills Framework for Financial Services. You can apply for IBF Certification after fulfilling the required number of Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role.

Find out more about IBF certification and the application process on https://www.ibf.org.sg/home/for-individuals/ibfcertification/why-be-ibf-certified