How can finance professionals lead the transition to long-term value creation within a sustainable economy? This two-day program will provide practical tools for incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues into the investment process to enhance value. The program will also explore the sustainability implications of artificial intelligence (AI), examining both the environmental and social challenges associated with AI and its potential to support sustainable investment and business practices.
The course covers the key players in the ESG space (institutional investors, companies, ESG raters, regulatory institutions), their motivations and incentives related to sustainable finance (“value” or “values”), ESG measurement and metrics, ESG shareholder engagement, the link between ESG quality and financial performance, and ESG-related disclosures.
There will be two focus topics within these broader themes. The first focus topic covers in depth climate and biodiversity finance, that is, how investors, companies, and regulators can address the risks and opportunities related to climate change and biodiversity loss. A second focus topic will be on the sustainability challenges and opportunities related to the AI boom and data center buildout, with a specific emphasis on the electricity and water demand related to data centers.
The interactive program offers an intensive learning experience, combining the latest academic insights with group discussions, practical exercises, and insightful case studies. Participants will be ahead of the curve when it comes to understanding, and critically assessing, how sustainable finance can transform organizations and the economy.
How you will benefit
- Gain a solid understanding of the key players in the sustainable finance space
- Understand the value and values dimensions of sustainable finance
- Learn in depth how to measure and manage climate and biodiversity risks
- Examine the environmental and social implications of AI, including its energy demand and carbon footprint
- Understand how the rapid expansion of AI and data centers affects electricity markets, renewable energy investment, and sustainable financing opportunities.
Program length
2 days
| Day 1 | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Day 2 | 09:00 – 17:00 |
Next steps
We offer carefully crafted learning paths designed to help you dive deeper into various facets of finance. Take the next step in your professional learning path by choosing one or more of our specialized programs, for example:
Day 1 | Introduction, investing/financing strategies, financial performance, engagement
Introduction
• Importance of sustainable finance
• Value versus values in sustainable finance
• Sustainable finance landscape, key players
• Current (regulatory) trends in sustainable finance
ESG-related investment strategies
• ESG integration
• Divestment
• Impact investing
• Sustainability-linked bonds
• Green bonds
Sustainable finance and financial performance
• ESG effects on firm valuations
• ESG effects on stock returns
• Risk premiums versus investor flows
Shareholder engagement
• Motives and tools to engage portfolio companies
• Investor coordination
Q&A and wrap-up
Day 2 | Climate and biodiversity finance
Climate and biodiversity finance
• Measuring and managing climate risks
• Carbon risk premium
• Measuring biodiversity risks
• Biodiversity risk premium
• Climate and nature-related disclosures
Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Finance
• Environmental and social implications of AI
• Energy demand and carbon footprint of data centers
• AI-driven electricity demand and renewable energy investment
• Financing the energy infrastructure for AI
• Opportunities and challenges of AI for sustainable finance
Q&A and wrap-up
Program preparation
There is some preparatory work required for this program. Pre-readings consist of newspaper articles and a few research articles.
To ensure maximum benefit from the program for participant and fellow-participants, we strongly advise to prepare prior to attending.
Read more:
>> Sustainable Finance: Fundamental discussions on value versus values
The Sustainable Finance program is relevant to a wide range of finance professionals, among them:
- Asset Managers
- (Pension) Fund Managers
- Bankers
- Finance professionals who want to understand how to lead the transition to a sustainable economy
- Regulators covering ESG-related issues
- Sustainability experts of technology companies
Prerequisite
Proficiency in English is vital for following this training program effectively.
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