Fundamentals of Green Finance

Course Overview

A comprehensive overview of the main areas of green finance and how green finance fits within the broader ESG and sustainability frameworks. Participants will be introduced to the main green finance products available on the market and how corporations can put these financing instruments to maximum benefit.

The course also comprehensively covers the important areas of carbon finance, carbon pricing and carbon trading systems. As pressure grows on nations to introduce carbon taxes, the course examines the optimal avenues open to countries in their challenge to reach net-zero.

Learning Objectives

• Appreciate and understand how green finance fits within the overall ESG ecosystem
• Establish the links between green finance and sustainability
• Understand why governments are encouraging the growth of green financial markets
• Navigate the ecosystem of green financial markets and products
• Understand the following concepts: Climate change, Circular economy, Planetary boundaries, Stranded assets, Biodiversity, Ecosystem services
• Understand and appreciate the working of green bonds and green loans
• Understand the complex world of carbon finance and carbon pricing