Learning Outcomes
Course Aims
• Understanding the Fundamentals of Sustainable Finance and ESG: Gain a foundational understanding of sustainable finance and ESG, and their importance in the global and regional contexts.
• Regulatory Trends and Compliance: Emphasising the importance of staying ahead of regulatory changes and integrating them into the firm’s strategy.
• Investor and Consumer Trends: Highlighting the shifts in investor and consumer behaviour towards sustainable finance and how regulated financial services firms can respond.
• Strategic Positioning for regulated financial services firms: Exploring how regulated firms can leverage their unique position to capitalise on emerging opportunities in sustainable finance.
Understanding Climate Challenges
Understanding Sustainable Finance and ESG Fundamentals
Climate Risks, Net Zero, and Carbon Footprint Mapping
The Road to COP
Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance
The Evolving Landscape of Sustainable Finance in the UK
Strategic Positioning and Future Directions
Closing Remarks and Q&A
About the Course
Driving Sustainability from the Boardroom provides the board and senior management with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of sustainable finance, the critical role of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, and how to navigate climate risks and opportunities. The course emphasises the importance of aligning a regulated financial service firm's operations with global and regional sustainability trends, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations, positioning the firm as a leader in sustainable finance.
Duration
Half day (3 hours)