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Sustainable Finance and Investment

Become adept in the growing sector of ESG investment and more

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17.5h (3 days)
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€800 - €1,375
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Face - to - Face or Online
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English
Program date: February 26 - 28, 2025
Early bird deadline: January 7, 2025
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Sustainable Finance and Investment
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This course equips you with unique skills and insights into sustainable finance. Learn ESG valuation for strategic decision-making, understand the risk and return of ESG investments, and explore the future of sustainable investing.

Teaching Faculty

Discover how this course can help you reach your goals

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Comprehensive ESG Focus: Gain in-depth knowledge on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in finance

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Real-World Case Studies: Learn through practical examples and case studies on sustainable investment strategies

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CFA Exam Preparation: Content aligns with the CFA Institute's ESG certification requirements

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Capitalization of Value Creation: Learn strategies to align financial objectives with sustainability goals

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Expert Faculty and Guest Speakers: Instruction from experienced professors and industry leaders in sustainable finance

Enter the conversation, contribute to the debate, and become part of the solution

Who attends BSE Executive education courses focused on ESG and investments?

  • Financial managers in corporations and investment professionals.
  • Executives from financial management companies and other institutional investors.
  • Professionals from banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, private equity, government, NGOs, and financial regulators.
  • Lawyers, auditors, consultants, and HR/marketing professionals in finance seeking to deepen their understanding of sustainability and finance.
  • Participants looking for high-quality preparation for the CFA ESG certification exam.

This intensive and highly interactive course offers you the opportunity to get up to speed with sustainable finance in a very short time

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

  • Learn key sustainability concepts and how to integrate them into financial decision-making for issuers and investors.
  • Establish core knowledge of the key ESG factors associated with assessing financial decisions and investments.
  • Learn how to apply financial tools to incorporate and adopt ESG-related factors in selecting and managing a portfolio.
  • Be able to determine the viability of ESG investments, both in the stock and bond spectrum.

Program Syllabus for Sustainable Finance and Investment

Below is a list of topics that will be covered in the next edition of this course:

Course outline

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  • The basic ingredients of sustainable finance and investment.
  • Detailed review of ESG factors and data.
  • Sustainable finance: products, structures and corporate valuation.
  • Cases and evidence on corporate performance: what works and what doesn’t?
  • Sustainable investment mandates.
  • Does sustainable investing hamper or help performance?
  • Green Finance.
  • Case Study – TowerBrook: ESG in Action.
  • Dealing with climate risks in an investment portfolio.
  • The sustainable investment frontier.
  • Case study – Repsol: Stepping up and financing the energy transition.

Why should you attend BSE Executive Education courses?

All BSE Executive Education courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.

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Network with like-minded peers from around the world.

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Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment.

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Try something new and expand your knowledge and career prospects.

Admissions

Considering taking part in BSE Sustainable Finance and Investment course? Check you meet the requirements below:

Course start date: February 26, 2025
Deadline to apply: February 24, 2025

Requirements

  • Candidates are assessed on an individual basis according to their professional or academic background.

Get up to speed with the latest developments in Sustainable Finance and ESG in a short time

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Here is your course Schedule!

The times listed are Central European Time (CET). Compare with your time zone on time.is

Instructors, topics, and schedules are subject to change.

Day 1

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Session
Professor
09:00 - 09:30
Registration
09:30 - 10:00
Welcome Presentations
Albert Banal-Estañol
10:00 - 11:00
The Basics of Sustainable Finance and Investment
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
11:00-11:30
Open Discussion
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
Coffee Break
12:00 - 13:00
Detailed Review of ESG Factors & Data
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
13:00 - 13:30
Open Discussion
Albert Banal-Estañol
Lunch
14:30 - 15:30
Sustainable Finance: Products, Structures and Corporate Valuation
Albert Banal-Estañol
15:30 - 16:00
Open Discussion
Albert Banal-Estañol
Coffee Break
16:30 - 17:30
Cases and Evidence on Corporate Performance: what works and what doesn’t?
Albert Banal-Estañol
17:30 - 18:00
Open Discussion
Albert Banal-Estañol
Dinner

Day 2

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Time
Session
Professor
09:30 -10:30
Sustainable Investment Mandates
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
10:30 - 11: 00
Open Discussion
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:30
Does Sustainable Investing Hamper or Help Performance?
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
12:30 - 13:00
Open Discussion
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
Lunch Break
14:30 - 15:30
Green Finance
Albert Banal-Estañol
15:30 - 16:00
Open Discussion
Albert Banal-Estañol
Coffee Break
16:30 - 17:30
Case Study - TowerBrook: ESG in Action
Albert Banal-Estañol
17:30 - 18:00
Open Discussion
Albert Banal-Estañol

Day 3

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Time
Session
Professor
9:30 - 10:30
Dealing with Climate Risks in an Investment Portfolio
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
10:30 - 11:00
Open Discussion
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:30
The Sustainable Investment Frontier
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
12:30 - 13:00
Open Discussion
Mary Pieterse-Bloem
Lunch
14:30 - 16:30
Case Study and Discussion - Stepping up and Financing the Energy Transition
Guest Speaker: Buenaventura González Jiménez (Repsol)

Certificate and fees

Certificate of Attendance

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance free of charge.

Fees

Fees for courses in other Executive Education programs may vary.

Multiple course discounts are available. Find out more information in our Fees and Discounts pdf.

Course
Sustainable Finance and Investment
Modality
Face-to-Face or Online
Total Hours
17.5h
Regular Fee
1,375€
Reduced Fee*
800€

* Reduced Fee applies for PhD or Master’s students, Alumni of BSE Master’s programs, and participants who are unemployed.

FAQ’s

Need more information? Check out our most frequently asked questions:

Is accommodation included in the course fee?

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Accommodation is not included in the course fee. Participants are responsible for finding accommodation.

How much does each Executive Education course cost?

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Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

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Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Executive Education courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.

Can I take more than one course?

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Yes! you can combine any of the Executive Education courses (schedule permitting). See full course calendar here.

Cancelation and Refund Policy

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Please consult BSE Executive Education policies for more information

Are there any evening activities during the course?

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There is a social dinner on the first day of the course, free of charge and open to all participants.

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