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Courses
What is ESG?
CourseA short two-part learning module that cuts through the noise. Understand what ESG really is, how it’s used, and why identifying material issues matters more than buzzwords. Practical, accessible, and built for real-world application.
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The Story of ESG: The Origin, Rise & Backlash
CourseThis three-part learning module 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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Courses
Sustainability - What does it mean?
CourseFour short lessons explore the meaning of sustainability, the global challenges we face, Earth’s resource overshoot, and the reality behind the Sustainable Development Goals.
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What is the Social Responsibility of a Business?
CourseExplore Milton Friedman’s 1970 article on the social responsibility of business, where he argues that a company’s primary role is to maximize profits for shareholders. Understand its implications and parallels to today’s business practices.
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The Business Case for Sustainability
CourseIn this learning module explore the business case for sustainability — from value creation to risk reduction. Understand what truly motivates companies to act beyond just “doing the right thing.”
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The Basics of Divestment
CourseIn this learning module on divestment, explore what it really means, its purpose and limits, and why implementation isn’t always straightforward.
Sustainability & ESG Hub Membership
On-demand learning modules designed to support a clearer understanding of sustainable finance, responsible investment, corporate responsibility, and the broader transition to a more sustainable economy.
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Why Join
The Sustainability and ESG Hub is built around a microlearning approach, using short, focused modules to make complex topics easier to understand, easier to revisit, and easier to fit into a busy schedule.
Focused and Practical
Short modules designed to be completed in under 20 minutes, with a focus on practical understanding rather than theory alone.
Continuously Updated
Access an expanding library of modules, with new content added as regulation, market practices, and expectations evolve.
Informed by Member Needs
Topics are shaped by the questions and challenges members face in practice, helping ensure the content stays relevant.
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Short lessons. Clear thinking. Real impact.
A small shift in thinking can make a big difference.
— Vincent McCarthy, CFA
Founder, Responsible Investment Institute®