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Introduction to Impact Investing (TBA02)


Description
Socially Responsible Investment and Corporate Social Responsibility have gained more attention in recent years. As more corporate and accounting scandals are exposed, calls for better corporate governance and responsible business practices also grow louder.

Investors have also become more educated and sophisticated, hence, there is increased demand for investments that reflect their values be it from a religious, moral, environmental or social standpoint.

When is it good business practice to invest for social good? What are the most innovative and effective business strategies for bringing about positive social impact?

By gaining an overview of the current landscape of impact investing in this training course, you will learn how you can play a role in the emerging sector. You will also have a deep understanding of the subject by analysing the range of investing and funding approaches used by impact investors.

Content
  • Welcome to The Impact Investing Programme
  • Course Introduction
  • Introduction to Impact Investing
  • MODULE 1
  • Screening process and value proposition
  • MODULE 2
  • Understanding carbon markets
  • MODULE 3
  • REPORTING AND ESG MARKET
  • MODULE 4 & 5
  • SUSTAINABLE AUDITING AND ASSUREDNESS
  • Module 6
  • SHAREHOLDER ENGAGEMENT vs DIVESTING
  • MODULE 7
  • New Standards and Developments
  • MODULE 8
  • SUPPLY CHAIN
  • MODULE 9
  • Personnel & Diversity
  • MODULE 10
  • TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY
  • MODULE 11
  • FUTURE OF ESG 2.0
  • MODULE 12
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever