Price

£100 (non-signatories)

£80 (PRI signatories)

Duration

1 hour

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Introduction

This course provides an essential introduction to key concepts in responsible investment practice and the materiality of ESG issues within investment decision making. ​

This short, online training is designed specifically for mass rollout across an entire organisation – at all levels and all functions – to establish a companywide consistency of language when talking about ESG issues and responsible investment terminology.

Details

Responsible Investment in 60 Minutes offers an essential, baseline understanding of responsible investment concepts and terminology, in a highly time-efficient format.

A concise and engaging introduction to the subject, the course is designed to be rolled out across all functions and levels providing a companywide foundational understanding of key ideas and a cross-functional, common and consistent use of ESG and RI terminology.

Learners leave the course with a clear conception of the ‘what?’ and ‘why?’ of responsible investment, and a more confident fluency to engage in informed discussions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders around ESG-related issues.

After successfully completing the course and passing the assessment, learners are awarded an industry-recognised certificate of completion form the PRI, along with a digital badge to showcase their achievement.

Learning outcomes

  • Define responsible investment and distinguish it from closely related concepts 
  • Explain the business case for responsible investment and the materiality of ESG issues

  • Demonstrate ESG fluency by defining key ESG-related concepts, using them accurately and consistently
  • Identify key issues that materially affect an investment case
  • Communicate scenario-specific ESG considerations with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, demonstrating a clear understanding of the topic
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Course outline

  • Course overview
  • What is the PRI?
  • What is responsible investment?
  • Introducing ESG
  • Materiality
  • Policy and regulation
  • ESG incorporation
  • Stewardship
  • What are environmental issues
  • Assessing environmental issues
  • What are social issues
  • Assessing social issues
  • What are governance issues
  • Pillars of good governance
  • Key trends in responsible investment
  • Scenario exercise – Test your knowledge
  • Conclusion
  • Further resources