Introduction to Sustainable Finance

Extending Financial Services and Reducing Vulnerability

Finance is widely seen as an obstacle to a better world. Financial services make up one of the economy's most important and influential sectors globally. Although results vary, most estimates place the financial services sector at around 20-25% of the world economy. Finance fosters growth, promotes entrepreneurship, favors education, alleviates poverty, and reduces inequality.

In this online course, you will learn the essential role the financial system plays in reaching the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and creating a globally sustainable economy. Students will learn how the current financial systems run, the factors that impact them, and the circulation of capital.

We will analyze approaches to sustainable finance, evaluate the correlation between risk and return, and gain insight into the vital features responsible for successfully meeting environmental and social initiatives. We will also explore and evaluate the role of the public sector in sustainable finance, and analyze disruptive trends and the innovations necessary to manage them.

At the end of this course, you will complete a case study that outlines how your organization can create your own sustainable finance initiatives and how you can be a key player in meeting those goals.

Become a Sustainable Finance expert with a purpose by learning to integrate people, profits, and the planet into the bottom line.