Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues continue to gain momentum. But achieving targets like a net zero economy and equality will need the support of financial services.1 What’s more, companies have realized that integrating ESG criteria into business decisions goes beyond simply being more sustainable — it’s profitable too.

The Sustainable Finance and Investment online program from the Yale School of Management Executive Education examines the ESG ecosystem: the terminology, activity, drivers, and participants. With this industry road map, you’ll become equipped to understand the core of sustainable finance systems with the skills to accelerate this shift in business. You’ll examine the challenges and opportunities of ESG data within the context of investment decision-making; explore its integration in asset-pricing models, portfolio management, and investment products; and learn how it can be used to determine investment strategies. The program features real-time data, gamified investment role playing, and interviews with a multitude of industry experts, giving you the practical skills, insights, and metrics to drive sustainable financial performance and investment strategies in your organization or career.

1 EY (Jan, 2021).

This program has been designed for business leaders and professionals in strategic roles who are aiming to make more informed, sustainable investment decisions. It will be beneficial to individuals from a wide range of industries, including investment, asset management, and banking. They’ll gain the skills to accelerate the transformation towards sustainable finance in their organizations, and learn to better report on sustainable investment returns. Consultants working in sustainability and project execution, as well as public policy professionals, will similarly gain insight into the ESG data and metrics that help shape sustainable investments.