Certificate of completion issued to
David Lorenzo
For completing
ESG Essentials Pathway
Completion date
02 Jan 2024
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About ESG Essentials Pathway
16 Video modules
3 hours of learning
4.6 rating
Foundational level
Why is Understanding ESG Essential for the Future of Investments? Sustainable finance is an increasingly important theme, focusing on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into investment and business decisions for the long-term benefit of society. Understanding ESG is critical for businesses and individuals to navigate and contribute to a more sustainable financial landscape. In this pathway, experts will cover the essentials of ESG, exploring various aspects and emerging themes that are shaping the future of finance and promoting sustainable practices across industries.
In this pathway
Understand climate change science
Identify and manage climate risk
Explore natural capital and biodiversity
Pathway experts
Simon Thompson
Managing Director and Author
Simon Thompson is an accomplished executive with over 17 years of leadership in banking and finance, specialising in ethical and sustainable finance. As Managing Director of the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC), he drives global efforts to enhance financial systems through capacity building and education. Previously, as Chief Executive of the Chartered Banker Institute, Simon transformed it into a global leader in socially responsible banking, advocating for ethics, culture, and sustainable finance. He is the author of Green & Sustainable Finance: Principles & Practice and course leader for the Certificate in Green & Sustainable Finance, a globally recognised qualification. Simon is a thought leader in green finance and lifelong professional learning in the financial sector.