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Steven Levine
Through this ESG Investing: Industry Impacts & Transformations course, students with basic knowledge of traditional financial products can explore how certain financial market sectors have been transforming, amid a heightened focus on risk factors that underpin the three pillars of ESG. For example, what led age-old, iconic companies such as Borden and Dean Foods to file for bankruptcy? How are traditional oil giants BP and Exxon Mobil managing the energy transition? And what steps are firms such as International Paper and WestRock taking to align their business operations with forestry concerns? Through a series of video, webinar, and reading modules, among other objectives, you’ll learn how to conduct critical analyses about certain market sector changes, including dairy, tobacco, energy, and forest products, as well as examine the potential role for certain commodities, as industries such as the auto sector undergo transformation. You should also be able to assess the potential impacts on the creditworthiness of certain high yield companies amid shifts in ESG strategies.
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Syllabus
ESG's Influence on Business Sectors
ESG-related issues have impacted different business sectors in more or less dramatic ways, and as governments, companies, and their stakeholders increase their engagement with these concerns, traditional industries seem to be staging significant transformations. In this module, we explore how ESG has influenced material business sector shifts in the areas of forest products, energy, transportation, dairy, and healthcare, among others, to enable you to home in on asking critical questions when performing fundamental analysis.
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ESG's Influence on Business Sectors
ESG-related issues have impacted different business sectors in more or less dramatic ways, and as governments, companies, and their stakeholders increase their engagement with these concerns, traditional industries seem to be staging significant transformations. In this module, we explore how ESG has influenced material business sector shifts in the areas of forest products, energy, transportation, dairy, and healthcare, among others, to enable you to home in on asking critical questions when performing fundamental analysis.
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ESG Investing: Credit Perspectives - Zeo Capital Advisors (Parts 1-3)
While the following webinar, “How to Make an Impact Through Credit Investing”, focuses on how heightened attention on ESG risk factors have impacted the businesses of certain high yield companies, Venk Reddy, founder and chief investment officer of Zeo Capital Advisors, also highlights several other related topics – including investment styles, such as ESG integrators and passive screeners, as well as discusses certain areas of concern, including green washing, and regulatory disclosures, which will be echoed in later lessons. Also, through this presentation, you’ll find out, among other objectives, how ESG analysis may be compared to credit analysis, why intentionality is a critical component in performing due diligence and company selection in a sustainable portfolio, as well as ways in which investors may be able to differentiate authentic management from marketing schemes.
ESG Investing: Credit Perspectives - Zeo Capital Advisors (Parts 4-6)
The “How to Make an Impact Through Credit Investing” webinar continues with Venk Reddy, founder and CIO at Zeo Capital Advisors, addressing how high yield energy companies are generally managing the transition towards alternative energy, as well as the risk/reward profile of ESG-related vs non-ESG business sectors, and outlines a process for conducting fundamental analysis on an ESG-related, fixed income portfolio.
ESG Investing: Credit Perspectives - Zeo Capital Advisors (Parts 7-8)
The “How to Make an Impact Through Credit Investing” webinar continues with Venk Reddy, founder and CIO at Zeo Capital Advisors, highlighting the importance of company character, including intentionality, as well as offering ways in which to approach ESG investing if self-managing, or outsourcing the management of, a fixed income portfolio.
Energy Transition: Industry Insights - WisdomTree Europe (Parts 1-3)
In this module, we’ll take a deeper look at how the transportation sector is transforming in the wake of ESG-related concerns – and how, as a result, the supply and demand dynamics for certain financial assets, such as commodities, may change. The following webinar, “Batteries: Harnessing the Power of the Energy Transition”, presented by Nitesh Shah, research director at WisdomTree Europe, examines, among other topics, a proposed trajectory for electric vehicle sales, and how advancements in battery technology are opening new markets – from electric vehicles to energy storage systems. Shah also details how he expects electric vehicles to drive lithium-ion battery growth and highlights how certain commodities may benefit from their increased production. He further outlines how certain equities may also benefit across all parts of the value chain.
Energy Transition: Industry Insights - WisdomTree Europe (Parts 4-6)
The “Batteries: Harnessing the Power of the Energy Transition” webinar continues with Nitesh Shah, research director at WisdomTree Europe, providing an outlook on the costs of batteries, as well as a forward-looking comparison of purchasing electric vs internal combustion engine vehicles. Shah also walks through the supply/demand dynamics of renewable energies, as well as the commodities that are used to produce batteries.
Energy Transition: Industry Insights - WisdomTree Europe (Parts 7-9)
The “Batteries: Harnessing the Power of the Energy Transition” webinar continues with Nitesh Shah, research director at WisdomTree Europe, breaking down the battery value chain and identifying related investment opportunities in certain commodities and equities.
Reading Reinforcements
This Reading Reinforcement module provides you with more detailed information about specific business sector and individual company shifts in the wake of different sustainability-driven issues. After completion, you should be able to describe how certain of SASB’s industry standards align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, as well as related changes in market sectors and companies’ strategies.
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Develops critical analysis skills for understanding ESG's impact on dairy, tobacco, energy, and forest product industries
Examines the potential role of commodities as industries undergo transformation
Facilitates assessment of ESG strategies' potential impacts on high-yield companies' creditworthiness
Leverages webinar insights from the founder of Zeo Capital Advisors
Provides real-world examples of ESG's influence on iconic companies
Investigates the transformation of the transportation sector prompted by ESG concerns
Features Nitesh Shah of WisdomTree Europe on the impact of ESG on energy transition
Relates battery technology advancements to emerging markets and investment opportunities
Includes a module on Reading Reinforcements for deeper understanding
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Review business sector ESG frameworks
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Reviewing business sector ESG frameworks will help you understand the ESG context and challenges of the business sectors covered in the course.
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Identify key ESG frameworks.
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Research how different frameworks are used by different business sectors.
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Analyze how ESG frameworks can be used to identify potential ESG risks and opportunities.
Review business fundamentals
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Review basic financial ratios
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Understand the relationship between different financial statements
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Analyze a company's financial health
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Review business sector ESG frameworks
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Reviewing business sector ESG frameworks will help you understand the ESG context and challenges of the business sectors covered in the course.
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ESG Investing
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- Identify key ESG frameworks.
- Research how different frameworks are used by different business sectors.
- Analyze how ESG frameworks can be used to identify potential ESG risks and opportunities.
Review business fundamentals
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Helps you better comprehend the vocabulary and concepts discussed in this course through reinforcement of business fundamentals
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Financial Analysis
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- Review basic financial ratios
- Understand the relationship between different financial statements
- Analyze a company's financial health
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Learners who complete ESG Investing: Industry Impacts & Transformations will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Sustainability Analyst
Sustainability Analyst
Sustainability Analysts are responsible for helping businesses identify and manage environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
ESG Investment Analyst
ESG Investment Analyst
ESG Investment Analysts are responsible for researching and analyzing ESG factors to identify investment opportunities. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
ESG Portfolio Manager
ESG Portfolio Manager
ESG Portfolio Managers are responsible for managing investment portfolios that are designed to meet ESG criteria. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
ESG Risk Manager
ESG Risk Manager
ESG Risk Managers are responsible for identifying and managing ESG risks for businesses. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
ESG Compliance Officer
ESG Compliance Officer
ESG Compliance Officers are responsible for ensuring that businesses comply with ESG regulations and standards. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
Sustainable Finance Specialist
Sustainable Finance Specialist
Sustainable Finance Specialists are responsible for developing and implementing sustainable finance products and services. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
ESG Data Analyst
ESG Data Analyst
ESG Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting ESG data. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Corporate Social Responsibility Managers are responsible for developing and implementing corporate social responsibility programs. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
ESG Auditor
ESG Auditor
ESG Auditors are responsible for auditing businesses' ESG performance. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
Sustainability Manager
Sustainability Manager
Sustainability Managers are responsible for developing and implementing sustainability programs for businesses. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Consultants are responsible for advising businesses on environmental issues. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
Green Building Consultant
Green Building Consultant
Green Building Consultants are responsible for advising businesses on green building practices. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
Social Impact Investor
Social Impact Investor
Social Impact Investors are responsible for investing in businesses that have a positive social impact. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
Sustainable Supply Chain Manager
Sustainable Supply Chain Manager
Sustainable Supply Chain Managers are responsible for developing and implementing sustainable supply chain practices. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
Renewable Energy Project Developer
Renewable Energy Project Developer
Renewable Energy Project Developers are responsible for developing and implementing renewable energy projects. This course may be useful in developing the skills needed to understand ESG issues and trends, and to analyze and evaluate ESG performance.
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Develops critical analysis skills for understanding ESG's impact on dairy, tobacco, energy, and forest product industries
Examines the potential role of commodities as industries undergo transformation
Facilitates assessment of ESG strategies' potential impacts on high-yield companies' creditworthiness
Leverages webinar insights from the founder of Zeo Capital Advisors
Provides real-world examples of ESG's influence on iconic companies
Investigates the transformation of the transportation sector prompted by ESG concerns
Features Nitesh Shah of WisdomTree Europe on the impact of ESG on energy transition
Relates battery technology advancements to emerging markets and investment opportunities
Includes a module on Reading Reinforcements for deeper understanding
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