Finance is widely seen as an obstacle to a better world. Principles of Sustainable Finance explains how the financial sector can be mobilized to counter this. Using finance as a means to achieve social goals we can divert the planet and its economy from its current path to a world that is sustainable for all.
Principles of Sustainable Finance
Erasmus University RotterdamAbout this Course
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Erasmus University: a top-100 ranked international research university based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Our academic teaching and research focuses on four areas: health, wealth, culture and governance.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
The Sustainability Challenge
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 33 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
The Sustainability Journey in Finance6m
Rockstrom's planetary boundaries and social foundations4m
The UN Sustainable Development Goals3m
Living wage: an example of sustainable finance6m
The role of finance6m
The three stages of sustainable finance4m
2 readings
Introduction to week 110m
Optional extra material1h 30m
1 practice exercise
The linkage between the UN SDGs30m
2 hours to complete
Dealing with Sustainability Challenges
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 32 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Perspectives of a skeptical manager3m
Government regulation and taxation5m
Business true pricing5m
Integrated value thinking5m
Sustainable scenario analysis6m
4 readings
Introduction to week 210m
Optional extra reading: Investing for Long-Term Value Creation45m
Optional extra reading material: summary of the chapter30m
Optional extra reading: Stern review the economics of climate change10m
1 practice exercise
Externalities
4 hours to complete
The Purpose of Companies
4 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 41 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Shareholders versus stakeholders...15m
Corporate governance9m
Partnerships8m
The sustainability quotient3m
2 readings
The purpose of companies10m
Recommended reading material2h
1 practice exercise
End of chapter quiz30m
1 hour to complete
Sustainable Business Models
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 20 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
4 videos
Materiality: which issues matter most?5m
Integrated reporting and thinking5m
Long-term value creation by companies4m
2 readings
Recap of week 310m
Strategy and Intangibles10m
1 practice exercise
End of chapter 4 quiz30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
by CFAug 29, 2020
Really good course, I enjoyed it a lot. This course helps to understand how finance can help the society and to have awareness about the problems and opportunities caused by climate change.
by LTSep 9, 2020
Relevant, topical and urgent subjects with clear explanations and concrete guidelines. Easy and at your own pace to go through with critical (mini) tests to complete modules.
by HWSep 8, 2020
It's a very good course to help me getting an overview of the sustainable financial principle. I have already started thinking how to apply the learnings to my current job.
by NPJul 25, 2020
I enjoyed the course, it taught me a lot and I have the tools to implement sustainable finance in my organisation. I will access the book to learn more. Thanks
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