Name: Introduction to ESG
Brand: Corporate Finance Institute
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.7 (30 reviews)

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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. 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....

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Jul 15, 2025

It was super awesome experience, which was knowledge enriching. Thank you to make us access to such courses.

Sep 7, 2024

it gives a great overview really quickly, good starting point

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Jul 21, 2025

This course provides a clear and practical introduction to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles and their increasing importance in contemporary business strategy. I appreciated how it connected ESG to real-world financial and operational outcomes, especially in areas such as supply chain management, risk, and investor expectations. The case studies and quiz questions helped reinforce key ideas, and the focus on both corporate and investor perspectives added good depth. What stood out most was how it explained the difference between ESG, CSR, and impact investing, terms that are often confused. The course also emphasised the importance of materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement, and transition risks in climate strategy, which are highly relevant in today’s business environment.