Fundamentals of Sustainable Finance (Part 1 & 2)

In the financial sector, sustainable finance takes into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions.

The financial sector holds immense influence in funding, bringing awareness to issues of sustainability and steering the economy into long-term value creation.

As the climate crisis deepens and efforts to accelerate the green economy are underway, relevant jobs, skills and talent needs are expected to grow in tandem.

Programme details

Date | Time

Oct 2023, Sat | 09:00–13:00

Duration

1-2 days

Format

Online

Funding available

SGTech Star Fund

Key takeaways

Fundamentals of Sustainable Finance (Part 1)

Understand important concepts at the core of sustainable finance and how it is being mainstreamed in different industries within the financial system

Acquire an overview of key concepts used in the market

Overview of current legislation and discover the related opportunities and challenges of sustainable finance in Singapore

Understand the role of reporting in the sustainable finance market

Fundamentals of Sustainable Finance (Part 2)

Learn about key environmental, social, and governance issues

Familiarise with the current sustainability landscape in Singapore

Understand the impact of international agreements on sustainability on businesses

Identify the impact of sustainability reporting on businesses and employees

Know the different green instruments that are offered

Who should attend?

This programme is for you if you are:

Head of Departments / Managers of Sustainability in Finance & Accounting
Asset owners/Issuers, Sustainability Auditors, Financial Controllers, Traders, Private/Commercial/Corporate Bankers, Relationship
Managers, Brokers, ESG Investment Managers, Corporate Strategists
Professionals who are interested in broadening their understanding of corporate sustainability

Programme built by practitioners for practitioners

This course is designed and created jointly by industry experts and experienced practitioners.

It is industry-approved by thought leaders in ESG and corporate governance to equip professionals with the right skills to take advantage of career opportunities in sustainability relevant to the financial sector.