Applied Esg And Sustainable Finance For 2025

Master advanced topics in ESG and Sustainable Finance - and how to start and progress your ESG career!

What you'll learn

Understand more advanced topics in ESG and Sustainable Finance including ESG in Emerging Markets and Blended Finance

Understand how to maintain and improve our ESG knowledge over time

Understand how to influence the ESG and sustainability positions of others

Understand how to start and progress our ESG careers

Requirements

No prior ESG experience - you'll learn everything you need on the course!

Description

Welcome to Applied ESG and Sustainable Finance for 2025, the only course you need to learn the most cutting edge and advanced topics in ESG and sustainable finance! 8 modules, up to 4 lectures to each module, quiz at the end of each module, a FREE resource and/or slides included with every lecture: this is how you master ESG and sustainable finance.This ESG and Sustainable Finance course is the most advanced yet comprehensive course available anywhere online. Even if you have zero ESG knowledge, this course will take you from beginner to professional. Here's why:The course is taught by the lead instructor and founder at Mason Academy, the specialist provider of sustainability education.This course has been updated to be 2025 ready and you'll be learning the latest tools and techniques used by ESG and sustainable finance experts working at large companies like BlackRock and Infosys.This course doesn't cut any corners, each subject is tackled in detail by the engaging instructors with practical examples to bring the ideas to life.The curriculum was developed over a period of 7 years, reflecting all major trends.Many individuals working in ESG and sustainable finance have changed their lives by entering this field - join them!We'll take you step-by-step through engaging video tutorials and teach you everything you need to know to succeed as a sustainability leader.Throughout this comprehensive course we will answer a huge number of questions including:What is ESG in Emerging Markets?What is Blended Finance and how does it differ from Concessional Finance? And, what do these techniques have to do with ESG, sustainable investing, and impact?Which countries have the most effective Green industrial policy and subsidies? How can developing our knowledge of this issue help us chart a business strategy for our company?How can we maintain and improve our ESG and sustainable finance knowledge over time - including once we finish this course?What are the most important and impactful ESG organisations operating in the world right now?How can we use ESG policy and lobbying techniques to influence the sustainability positions of other organisations?What are the most fruitful ESG careers for us to target?How can we optimise our sustainability profiles to turbocharge our ESG careers?By the end of this course, you will be confident speaking about and working in ESG and sustainable finance, and you'll have such a strong applied knowledge you can get a job in this field.Sign up today!Don't just take my word for it, check out what existing students have to say about me:"It's been a really good introduction into a field that I am interested in. I like to manner of lecture, and how it breaks it up into digestible pieces, not one massive talk." - Stephen M H"I think the course gave a great summary and introduction to some key concepts." - Pernilla B"Great instructor. Held my attention well with clear succinct descriptions and examples." - Amrita G D"Awesome course!!" - Matheus B"Amazing" - Subrat TREMEMBER…I'm so confident that you'll love this course that we're offering a FULL money-back guarantee for 30 days! So it's a complete no-brainer, sign up today with ZERO risk and EVERYTHING to gain.So what are you waiting for? Click the buy now button and join!What you’ll learnMaster advanced topics in ESG and how it is used in finance, by studying real-world examples.Build in-depth knowledge of cutting edge issues like blended finance, ESG in Emerging Markets and green industrial policy and subsidies.Confidently learn how to optimise your sustainability profile and which ESG careers to target.Use the knowledge you have gained to get a job in ESG or progress your ESG career.Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?No experience needed - I'll teach you everything you need to knowWho this course is for:If you are a complete newcomer to ESG and sustainable finance and want to enter this area, then take this course. It is the perfect starting point.If you are a finance professional who wants to learn about ESG and sustainable finance, this course is relevant to your experience and will enhance your knowledge.If you are a seasoned ESG practitioner this course will ensure your knowledge is up to date.

Overview

Section 1: ESG in Emerging Markets

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Sustainable Investing in EMs

Lecture 3 Investor Stewardship in EMs

Lecture 4 Carbon Credits in EMs

Section 2: Blended Finance

Lecture 5 Introduction

Lecture 6 Blended Finance and ESG

Lecture 7 Blended Finance vs Sustainable Investing

Section 3: Green Industrial Policy and Subsidies

Lecture 8 Introduction

Lecture 9 Chinese Green Industrial Policy and Subsidies

Lecture 10 US Green Industrial Policy and Subsidies

Lecture 11 EU Green Industrial Policy and Subsidies

Section 4: Maintaining and Improving our ESG Knowledge

Lecture 12 Introduction

Lecture 13 Reading

Lecture 14 Speaking to People

Section 5: Important ESG Organisations

Lecture 15 Introduction

Lecture 16 Governments and Regulators

Lecture 17 Standard Setters

Lecture 18 Industry Groups

Section 6: ESG Policy and Lobbying

Lecture 19 Introduction

Lecture 20 Technical Support

Lecture 21 Building a Relationship

Lecture 22 Applying Pressure

Section 7: Choosing the Right ESG Career

Lecture 23 Introduction

Lecture 24 ESG Compliance

Lecture 25 Sustainable Investing

Lecture 26 ESG Ecosystem Firms and Green Business

Section 8: Starting and Progressing our ESG Careers

Lecture 27 Introduction

Lecture 28 Getting our First Job in ESG

Lecture 29 Turning our Existing Job into an ESG Job

Lecture 30 Progressing our ESG Careers

Students looking to build their sustainability knowledge and/or progress their sustainability careers