Sustainable investing programs
Become a driving force in prioritizing sustainability, ethical practices, and social responsibility.
Meet the growing demand for sustainable investing skills
Stay at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry by broadening your knowledge of ESG, climate investing, and sustainable investment strategies.
Gain practical knowledge from day one
Learn how to apply sustainable investment principles to real world scenarios.
Meet evolving demand
Gain the skills needed to make informed decisions that meet your clients' needs.
Effectively communicate your decisions
Discover how to convey concepts to clients and stakeholders effectively.
Why learn about sustainable investing with CFA Institute?
Specialized expertise
Build your core knowledge and skill set to become the in-house expert on ESG, climate risk, transition finance, and more.
Practical skills
Get the tools you need to succeed in today's investing market from day one, with content created by practitioners for practitioners.
Client demand
Respond to client demand and play an important role in prioritizing sustainability, ethical practices, and social responsibility.
Networking opportunities
Expand your global network by connecting with investment professionals who are also mastering the curriculum.
Career advancement
Advance your career by demonstrating your skills and commitment with a certificate from the global leader in investment education.
Investor readiness
Learn from a curriculum that is updated every year with the latest industry research and practice, so you stay up to date in the evolving landscape of sustainable investing.
Certificate
Gain the ability to incorporate ESG factors (environmental, social, and governance) into your investment decision-making process and play a vital role in prioritizing sustainability, ethical practices, and social responsibility in the finance industry.
Certificate
Learn how to integrate climate considerations into investment decision-making alongside a cohort of professionals. Develop the expertise to simplify complex climate concepts and facilitate effective communication with stakeholders and clients.
Certificate
Gain practical and applied skills and knowledge from practitioners across the globe. Studying at your own pace, you will build the knowledge you need to integrate climate considerations into valuation and portfolio construction processes.
Testimonials from learners
I found the Certificate in ESG Investing helped fill gaps in my knowledge and brought together the subject in an informative and coherent way.
A great exam. I now have a far better understanding of how and why ESG should be incorporated across all investments, rather than simply ethical mandates.
The benefit of the Certificate in ESG Investing is that it provides the requisite foundation from which investors can critically assess the opportunities and challenges posed by current and emerging practices, methodologies and tools.
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Sustainability insights from Research and Policy Center
Net zero in the balance
This guide aids industry leaders in implementing net-zero investing. It offers practical guidance that stresses the importance of mindset shifts and highlights strategies for success.
How to build a better ESG fund classification system
This report addresses practical challenges in evaluating funds against categorical criteria — providing guidelines, examples, and case studies to help overcome definitional challenges.
Modeling climate transition risk: a network approach
This report recommends investors and policymakers understand and manage these risks using scenario-based approaches to predict potential asset losses and systemic impacts.
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