This course explores the rapidly evolving field of sustainable finance, focusing on the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into investment decisions, financial analysis and corporate policies. It aims to provide students with the knowledge to assess ESG risks and opportunities, understand regulatory frameworks, integrate ESG factors in financial analysis and decision-making process and contribute to the transition towards sustainable global economies

Understand the principles and concepts of sustainable finance, responsible investing and ESG. Articulate the importance of sustainability, responsible investing, and ESG principles in the current economic and financial landscape. Analyze the impact of ESG factors on financial markets, investment strategies and portfolios across asset classes. Evaluate the performance of sustainable and responsible investments and the methodologies for ESG scoring. Apply and integrate ESG criteria in financial analysis, corporate strategy and decision-making processes. Assess the regulatory environment and policy developments related to ESG, climate related disclosures, and sustainability (SDGs, TCFD, GRI, SASB, SFDR, SDR etc.).

1. Introduction to ESG, Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investing 2. Policy Frameworks, Regulation and Key Actors 3. ESG Data, Scoring and Metrics 4. ESG in Corporate Strategy 5. Sustainable Finance Instruments . 6. Overview of ESG Integration Strategies 7. Impact Investing and Socially Responsible Investing 8. Financial Performance and Sustainability 9. Climate Risk and Transition Finance 10. Equity Portfolio Management and ESG Integration 11. Fixed Income Portfolio Management and ESG Integration 12. Real Estate, Alternative Investments and ESG Integration

Green and Sustainable Finance Simon Thompson 2nd edition (2023) Handbook of Sustainable Finance – Thierry Roncalli (2023). Principles of Sustainable Finance – Dirk Schoenmaker and Willem Schramade Oxfors (2022) Professors to guide students to specific chapter or sections of reference books as well as to the relevant academic papers for each lecture to complement teaching materials provided during the lectures such as slides, report, studie

Front lectures with interactive discussions, case studies, guest lectures and homework.

For attending students, the evaluation will result from the outcome: A) 2 assignments during the course ( 11 October and 14 November). Each assignment is worth 33% of the grade. The assignments comprise multiple choices and open questions. B) The final written exam is worth 34% of the grade. The exam comprises multiple choices and open questions. For non-attending students: Non-attending students will only be assessed based on the final written exam which comprises multiple choices and open questions, while the weight will be 100% of the grade.

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