Postgraduate Diploma in Focus on ESG

What you'll learn

• Understand ESG and its key drivers from an investor and corporate perspective
• How ESG differs from SRI and Impact Investing
• Improve your knowledge of topical areas including climate risk, the rising importance of social issues, and biodiversity
• ESG ecosystem, data and rating agencies issues
• Understand how investors are integrating ESG into the investment management process across asset classes
• Effective engagement and how investors can work with companies after COP 26 to lift their ambitions and make commitments to Net Zero
• The dangers of greenwashing for investors and corporates. Does ESG live up to the hype?
• Understand why ESG is a Board level issue and how corporates can embed it across the organisation
• Best practice integration of ESG into corporate reporting and communication with capital markets and investors
• Identify material issues and metrics taking into account important ESG frameworks and standards including TCFD, SASB and GRI
• How to invest personally in a more responsible way

How you'll learn

• A module is released each week for five weeks
• The learning is in bitesize chunks so it does not impact your normal working day
• You'll learn via video content, quizzes and other materials
• You'll be able to interact with the trainer and other students on the discussion forum
• After the five weeks is over, you have two months to review the material

Why choose IFF?

• Track Record – We have over 20 years experience of in providing training to the banking, finance and energy sectors
• Innovation – our courses are continually reviewed so you can be sure they are focusing on the most current issues
• Knowledge – all of our trainers are highly experienced practitioners and leading subject matter experts so you can be confident you are learning from the very best
• Small Class Sizes – to aid learning and increase your personal interaction with the trainer
• Value – we provide a practical training experience with skills that can be used immediately to gain a tangible return on your investment
• Accreditation – We are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC)

International reach

Middlesex University is committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students by providing challenging academic programmes. It has a major international business school based in London with overseas campuses in Dubai and Mauritius and a global portfolio of partnerships delivering high quality accredited programmes in business and management.

Who We Are

Enhancing Individuals and Businesses

We are born out of Informa’s rich history in enhancing individuals and businesses with knowledge. Our learning solutions equip professionals with the capabilities and network they need to progress and drive performance.

Insider Knowledge

Our insider knowledge is built upon our heritage, our network, and our experience. Over 40 years we’ve built industry-leading learning brands including Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and the International Faculty of Finance (IFF), tapping into Informa’s global network of unique resources and networks such as Informa Global Markets, Pharma Intelligence, Routledge and Taylor & Francis.

Learning, Conferencing and Networking

Our business is part of Informa Connect, a portfolio of learning, conferencing and networking brands centred around large professional communities in key industry verticals including Finance, Life Sciences and Telecoms, Media & Technology (TMT). This allows us to build learning journeys that matter to and impact individuals and businesses around the globe. We’re proud to be working with some of the best businesses, universities and 10,000+ professionals around the globe.