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Understanding Divestment
CourseIn this five-part microlearning lesson on divestment, explore what it really means, its purpose and limits, and why implementation isn’t always straightforward.
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ESG Ratings: As Misunderstood as ESG Itself
CourseThis microlearning lesson explores ESG ratings, explains their real purpose and focus on financial materiality, and includes a real-world example of one firm’s intention behind its ESG ratings.
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Double Materiality — A Straightforward Explainer
CourseA concise explainer of double materiality. Understand the two perspectives that define what’s material — and why simplifying this concept is key to applying it.
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ESG, CSR & SDGs: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters
CourseThis two-part lesson explains the difference between ESG, CSR, and the SDGs — and why the distinctions matter more than ever in business, sustainability, and investment.
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ESG: The Origin, Rise & Backlash
CourseThis three-part microlearning lesson covers the origin of ESG, its rise into the mainstream, and the recent backlash — helping you understand where it came from and where it stands today.
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Sustainable Economic Development: The Systemic Challenge
CourseThis short lesson explores why achieving sustainable economic development means rethinking regulation, production, and consumption — and confronting uncomfortable trade-offs in how our economies function.
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🚀 Sign Up Today and Start Learning InstantlyWhat Is Microlearning?
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What’s Included in Your Membership
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Who Is This For?
This membership is for people who want to deepen their understanding of ESG, sustainability and impact — and explore how these ideas translate into real-world application within responsible investment and sustainable economic development.
Whether you're new to the space or looking to expand your perspective, microlearning offers a flexible, accessible way to stay informed and engaged with the issues shaping our future.
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— Vincent McCarthy, CFA
Founder, Responsible Investment Institute®
About the Creator
Vincent McCarthy, CFA
Founder of the Responsible Investment Institute®.
With 20 years of experience in the investment industry, he is now focused on helping companies and professionals through practical, accessible education — with a fresh perspective shaped by living, working and travelling in over 40 countries.
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