Sustainable finance has moved from a niche activity to a core expectation of investors, lenders and regulators. This course explains how environmental, social and governance factors are integrated into investment, lending and corporate finance decisions. Participants examine ESG data and ratings, green and sustainability-linked financing instruments, EU sustainable finance regulation, climate-related financial risk and the prevention of greenwashing. Practical exercises cover ESG integration in portfolio analysis, evaluating green bond frameworks and assessing the credibility of sustainability claims.
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Finance professionals increasingly need to understand how ESG factors affect risk, value and access to capital. This course gives you a practical understanding of sustainable finance instruments, regulation and analysis methods, enabling you to contribute confidently to ESG-related investment and financing decisions.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The course combines expert-led sessions with analysis of real sustainable finance transactions, ESG data exercises, regulatory case studies, group discussions and practical workshops on evaluating green and sustainability-linked instruments.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
This course is suitable for:
Participants will develop competencies in:
A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
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