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Introduction to ESG course overview

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has gained increasing attention over the past few years, with many institutional investors investing only in those companies that provide ESG performance reporting. ESG has considerations relevant to analysts and investors, consumers and employees, and it has become a key topic of discussion at the Board table. This course provides an overview of an ESG framework and how it supports a company’s overall risk management. It examines each component in detail and provides insight into how they converge to impact a company and its stakeholders. The course also discusses how to look at corporate pressures & stakeholder expectations and their impact on risk identification and business success. Lastly, we look at critical considerations from both the company and investor perspectives before applying theory to practice in a final case study.

Introduction to ESG learning objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

Explain what ESG is and its relevance to making financial decisions;

Describe key environmental, social, and governance issues;
Explain how stakeholders influence corporate ESG performance;
Analyze ESG risks and opportunities;
Assess ESG company performance using publicly available information;

Translate ESG information to business intelligence.

Who should take this course?

This Environmental Social Governance (ESG) course is perfect for any analyst who would like to better understand how a company manages risks and opportunities that shifting market & non-market conditions create in today’s world.

This course explores concepts that will be useful for beginner and intermediate-level research analysts, banking and investment professionals, or business and finance students seeking to gain further insight into ESG.

The exercises and tools explored in this course will also be useful for any business analyst that wishes to advise public market clients on ESG strategies and improved disclosures.

Introduction to ESG

Led by Noah Miller

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Level 1

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What you'll learn

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Multimedia

Exams

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Introduction

Course Introduction Free Preview

Learning Objectives Free Preview

Downloadable Materials

What Is ESG?

What Is ESG? Free Preview

What’s Driving Growth?

ESG vs. Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)

Why Is It Important?

Interactive Exercise 1 Free Preview

ESG Factors

Environmental Factors

Impact of Environmental Factors on Corporations

Social Factors

Impact of Social Factors on Corporations

Governance Factors

Impact of Governance Factors on Corporations

Materiality

ESG Risks & Opportunities

Corporate Pressures & Stakeholder Expectations

Stakeholders

Stakeholder Expectations

Modern Demands on the Supply Chain

Interactive Exercise 2

Key Considerations for Companies & Investors

Reporting, Transparency, and Valuation

ESG & Competitive Advantage

ESG Trends & Initiatives

Initiative Impacts

Interactive Exercise 3

Case Study & Course Summary

Case Study

Course Summary

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Environmental Social, and Governance Specialization

Skills Learned ESG Analysis, ESG Integration, ESG Investing, ESG & Business Intelligence
Career Prep Asset Management, Management Consulting, Business Analyst, Credit Analyst, Corporate Development, Senior Leadership

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What our students say

Crisp and Clear
One of the courses i have attended which is Crisp and Clear!

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Would 1000% recommend if you are starting in the ESG world

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Course cover all the necessary topics and explained on concise way for busy executives.

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Recommended
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Very nice and valuable courses about Environment and sustainability

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thanks, a lot to CFI, for allowing me to study Introduction to ESG, it was informative and amazing. Mutwali Elamin -Environmental and Safety Officer- Saudi Arabia

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Every section of the course is presented with utmost simplicity and clarity. I enjoyed it.

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Lesego Kgalemang

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FATHIMA DHISHNA

Pathway to ESG Professional
Thanks to CFI for Basic knowledge of ESG

Nevse Kishore

Success - I passed the Intro to ESG course
I came to learn and was really pleased and surprised when I learned that my success rate was 100% after the final assessment! The course was simple to follow and easy to absorb. The little quizzes along the way are useful to ensure that one is on track, and in the final part of the course, there is a very useful case study with an accompanying completed Q&A providing one with insights into how an ESG analyst looks at differing companies to assess them. A good way to spend an hour or two learning the basics of a really important topic. It won't leave you an expert for sure, but you will have a better idea of what ESG is about, from which you can develop further.

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Basic concepts of ESG
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I enjoyed going through the course content, having had little knowledge about ESG previously. This introductory course opened me up and can't wait to take on the next course. ESG has become very important in today's world requiring entities, investors and individuals to drive business impact through addressing such critical issues as climate change, governance reporting and accountability and social engagements. Thank you CFI for this wonderful course, I highly recommend it!

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I was having an amazing sessions on ESG which is helpful to my works and especially in managing risks and opportunities, business performance, environmental performance improvements, social compliances, fulfilling compliance obligations, and in general running globally sustainable businesses.

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It was easy to understand with good examples and visuals in the form of short videos.

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ESG is ownership & responsibility towards the environment and community
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G V V S Krishna Murthy

I've been doing ESG related work in public sector donor finance projects and working in the UN. This helps me better serve the private sector where there is a huge need in Namibia for ESG capacity building.

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The course demystified the daunting ESG paradigm.

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Great course to have introductory knowledge of ESG
I was not having any idea of ESG before starting this course. After taking this course, I now at least know how to approach this subject. Useful for beginners like me.

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Good learning
More study material may provided.

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I absolutely love how the modules deconstructed complex concepts into simple and applicable lessons.

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Give it a trial, you will be more knowledgeable

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Great Insights on ESG

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ESG Framework - An Overview
This course on ESG was well designed and it elaborately introduced how a company manages risks and opportunities that shifting market & non-market conditions create in today’s world.

Sanjeev Raj

Apt Introduction course for beginners
Beginners from any domain can get introduced to the ESG

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Overall good experience. Informative content with great visuals which is easy to understand. Easy-to-understand content for audience of different types.

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As an agro business trainer am well informed with esg
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An engaging course and a relevant one for understanding esg
As an expert in environmental science i had thorough understanding only on E factor of ESG this course has helped me in understanding how social impacts and governance impacts an companies ESG performance and their importance

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Brief yet insightful
This course is well tailored for beginners. It is well organized and insightful. I love how brief and simple it is.

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Pretty good so far
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Lovely content
I encourage everyone to enroll in this course

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Excellent
Can have a clear understanding of the primary parameters of ESG based on sustainable business processes & outcomes

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Timely topic with excellent practical examples!

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Solid Introduction
Well structured introduction to ESG.

Danielle Heer

Exciting
Learning has never been easier. The course is well laid-out and follows a clear and concise path.

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Excellent
This course has given me confidence in my ESG knowledge and I can answer the usual question-what is the difference between CSR,CSI, ESG, Sustainability

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Fantastic
I loved the presentation of the course and the lessons learned were very useful.

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KNOWLEDGEABLE
Great Knowledge and learning.

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greatly memorable
This program gave me opportunity to up skill in the are of my specialization.

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Discover ESG through this great free online course
Learn about ESG with this course. It is short and insightful. You wont regret it

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Relevant Resources for Growth
A good learning platform for all desiring career growth!

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Amazing experience
Amazing experience! Glad to have undertaken the Introduction to ESG certificate program.

Oluwaseun Adeyemi

Excellent
It is an excellent course especially for an environmental consultant

Jackline Kemboi

The course is only introduction. Better watch YouTube.

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Epic
just wow. Literally the best course on corporate sustainability. the wordings and explaination is epic.

Ahmad Alkishi

Excellent
Basic information about ESG is captured in detail

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Intriguing and very informative
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Informative content
Best information with detailed lecture

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It was worth it
You should take this course.

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It was a rush learning
I really like the courses of the CFI. And I am seeing out of few professional body, CFI promptly responded to the new topic to a course like ESG. I really appreciate it and best wishes for the learners.

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Extremely well planned

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