What’s Included in This Module
This on-demand learning module is designed to be clear, structured, and easy to follow:
- 🎥 5 concise video segments — total viewing time under 20 minutes
- 📄 Downloadable PDF guide with key takeaways and visuals
- 💬 Optional discussion space — exchange ideas and perspectives with others
Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this format is built for focused learning on your terms.
Lesson Overview
In this lesson, we unpack the meaning and mechanics of divestment — what it is, and why implementing a divestment strategy isn’t always as straightforward as the concept itself.
We explore:
- 📌 What divestment really means — and the motivations behind it
- 📌 Arguments for and against using divestment as a tool
- 📌 Real-world examples — South Africa, fossil fuels, Russia, and Israel
- 📌 Implementation challenges — from investment types to drawing the line
- 📌 What does success look like? — aligning objectives and outcomes
Understanding divestment is about more than allocating capital — it’s about understanding power, values, and the complex role that finance plays in shaping our world.
Membership Access
This module is available to Sustainability & ESG Hub members. Choose a monthly or annual membership to access all current and future modules, with new content added regularly.
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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®