Sustainable Finance and Investing: Unlock Global Investment Strategies

Grasp the purpose, drivers and trends in sustainability reporting. Examine the actions and interventions that organisations can take to realise their sustainable development goals.

Activity: Create a sample sustainability report and disclosure statement, defining how asset managers may use that sustainability information.

Define the various financial instruments suitable for sustainable investing, including sustainability bonds, green bonds, social bonds and transition bonds. Understand the risks of greenwashing in financial investing and governance – and how to avoid them.

Activity: Analyse the ESG risks facing your organisation (inbound risks) and the impact your organisation has on the world at large (outbound risks).

Consider the ways in which nature affects the global economy and the interdependency of nature and global organisations. Identify financial instruments suitable for an organisation's nature investment goals, such as carbon credits, non-carbon credits, payments for ecosystem services and ownership with conservation easements.

Activity: Delve into nature biodiversity reports and the many ways the financial and private sectors can play a positive role in nature preservation and restoration.

Address the history, trends and challenges surrounding sustainability in an emerging market. Explore policy and regulatory frameworks for sustainable practices in the Southeast Asian financial markets.

Activity: Apply these principles to identify investment opportunities in an emerging market scenario and create a sustainable finance proposal.

How much time will I be expected to devote to this programme?

Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.

How will I spend my time in this programme?

You will divide your learning time between viewing recorded coding demos, video lectures, contributing to class discussions, completing assignments, projects, and knowledge checks, and attending optional live sessions with industry experts and programme leaders.

How is the programme administered? Can the programme be accessed anytime?

The programme is accessed through the custom learning portal. This portal will give you access to all programme-related content such as video lectures, assignments, and discussions. Live office hours will be conducted using a webinar tool. The video lectures and assignments are accessible weekly throughout the programme. In the event you miss a live session, a recording will be made available.

Do I need to attend live sessions every week?

Faculty video lectures are recorded, allowing you to watch these on your own schedule. However, participation in optional live sessions and discussion boards is highly encouraged. Live sessions will give you the opportunity to draw on the coding experience of our industry-experienced course leaders to answer your questions and help reach your learning goals. The discussion boards are also an integral part of the learning experience, giving you and your peers the opportunity to learn together, along with guidance from the moderators.

Can I download the programme videos?

You can download video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. However, the video lectures are only available for streaming and require an internet connection.

How do I interact with other programme participants?

You can communicate with other participants through our learning platform. You will be able to form groups based on your interests and location. A direct messaging feature is also available through the platform.

What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?

More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programmes said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the programme delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the programme in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course. A dedicated programme support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.

What are the requirements to earn the certificate?

Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life. This programme is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please contact us at learner.success@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.

What type of certificate will I receive?

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.

Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?

No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

Do I receive alumni status after completing this programme?

No, there is no alumni status granted for this programme. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the programme brochure.

How long will I have access to the learning materials?

You will have access to the learning platform and all programme materials (videos excluded) for one full year following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.

What equipment is needed or the technical requirements for this programme?

To successfully complete this programme online, you must have access to a device meeting the minimum requirements, found here. In addition, Microsoft Office or similar product and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts in all programmes. Please check the learning platform on the first day of class.

Do I need to be online to access the programme content?

Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet and video content is not available for download. You can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet and webinars and small group sessions will require an internet connection.

What is the programme fee for the programme and what forms of payment do you accept?

• The programme fee is shown at the top of this page.

• Flexible payment options, group enrolment benefits and referral bonus are available.

• Tuition assistance may be available for participants who qualify. Please contact your programme adviser to discuss.

What if I don’t have a credit card – is there another mode of payment accepted?

Yes, you can do the bank remittance via wire transfer. Please contact your programme adviser for more details.

Is there an option to make flexible payments for this programme?

Yes. Flexible payment options are available for this programme. We partner with loan partners to offer you flexible and transparent loan options. More information about loan financing is available here. Installment payments are also available—you can find the options here.

Does the programme fee include taxes? Are there any additional fees?

Yes, the programme fee is inclusive of any taxes with the exception of GST for Singapore residents.

Who will be collecting the payment for the programme?

Emeritus collects all programme payments, provides learner enrolment and programme support, and manages learning platform services.

Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the programme?

Programme fees for Emeritus programmes with Imperial Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.

What is the programme refund and deferral policy?

For the programme refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.