The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) movement, stemming from a corporate social responsibility initiative by the United Nations, has gained significant momentum. Many financial institutions and organizations have introduced sustainability initiatives related to their governance. Corporate finance, investment management, and banking professionals must understand the current sustainable investing landscape and incorporate sustainability factors into their organizations' financial and investment decisions.
The seven-week ESG Investing (Online) program from Columbia Business School Executive Education has been designed to help you understand the basics of ESG investing, utilize ESG reporting frameworks and data to inform stock picks and portfolio allocation decisions, and analyze ESG ratings to ensure sound investment decisions.