Social Investing and Sustainable Development

Description

By attending this course, you will look at sustainability from a global, environmental perspective. Following on from the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is refocusing on global warming and climate change, and what actions companies and citizens can take to slow the negative impacts of CO2 emissions. Many organizations avoid the consequences of their unsustainable business practices, and seek to “externalize” – that is to say, transfer- the costs of pollution and climate change to others. Meanwhile the poorest countries suffer from poverty, poor sanitation, hunger or lack other fundamental human rights. Our course considers collaborative initiatives from a range of corporate and global actors, such as the United Nations, allowing us to unpick the threads of sustainable development, globalization, climate change and environmental sustainability.

The course will also include a site visit to an organization relevant to the course so delegates can develop an understanding of how their contemporaries function in the real-world.

The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.

What you will learn

Socially Responsible Investment

• ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing
• The shareholder perspective on ESG
• Principles for Responsible Investment
• The links between responsible investing and financial performance

Sustainable Development Principles

• Sustainable Development
• UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Sustainability in Developing Economies

Globalization and Corporate Sustainability

• The costs of carbon on climate change and how are these being mitigated?
• The Paris Climate Agreement
• What does “”Net Zero”” mean for emissions?
• What initiatives are taking place to accelerate the decarbonization of the economy?

Site Visit

• Industrial visit to a relevant organization.
• An insight into the internal working of companies.
• An opportunity to learn through interaction with practising professionals.

Course Review

• Summary and recap of key learning objectives
• Action Planning