This course examines the relationship between responsible business, sustainability, and financial markets. Students develop a critical understanding of the economic and financial challenges associated with climate change and explore how financial market mechanisms can contribute to addressing them. The course covers key issues in corporate social responsibility and sustainable finance, with a particular focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing.

10 x 2 hour practical classes and workshops

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1. Portfolio; Individual; 1000 words and numerical objective questions; 100%; ILOs 1-4.

The aim of this course is to:

■ Develop a critical understanding in the areas of climate finance, green finance, and ESG investment.

■ Develop practical skills involved with ESG investment, focusing on research design, statistical analysis and evaluates the implications of international climate change regulations.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically assess how the economic growth is affected by climate change in the context of recent cutting-edge research

2. Critically evaluate climate change implications on the macroeconomy and capital market and apply an analytical assessment of ESG criteria in investment

3. Analyse how activism, and green PE/VC will contribute to tackling climate change problems through their influences on corporations' decision making

4. Evaluate policy implications of existing multilateral agreements critically and inform policymakers to implement more efficient climate strategies within the financial context