MODULE N° 8 – SUSTAINABLE FINANCES

Sustainable finance, or sustainable finance and investment (SFI), means taking Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into consideration. Benefits of sustainable finance to a company may include improved brand reputation for customers and investors, cost savings, improved employee wellbeing and productivity, and reduced financial risks related to reputational damage, regulatory fines, and the consequences of climate change.

In this module, learners will explore definitions of sustainable finance (or SFI), learning its scope, benefits, and applicability. The purpose is to raise awareness on the relevance of SFI and how it relates to ESG, as well as the associated opportunities and challenges.