Equilibrium Futures

Understanding Sustainable Finance

Welcome to The Equilibrium Futures “Understanding Sustainable Finance” training course. We provide a comprehensive overview of sustainable finance risks and opportunities for financial professionals at all levels.

Featuring engaging, interactive content from world-class sustainable finance expert Andrew Mitchell, it will educate, upskill and empower professionals who are interested in developing their sustainable finance and ESG offering.

'If we do not change the movement of money, we will continue to finance ourselves into extinction'

Andrew Mitchell - CEO of Equilibrium Futures and Training Course leader

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What Our Clients Say

"I am delighted to say that I have recently completed all 8 modules of the Equilibrium Futures ‘Understanding Sustainable Finance’ course. I learnt a huge amount from the course and I would highly recommend it to all those working in the finance industry. Regardless of your level or expertise in sustainable finance, I believe you will gain a great deal from the course, particularly as the extensive further reading will allow those who want to delve deeper, the opportunity to do so. Finally, I have to say that I found the course not only interesting but also very enjoyable, which is a rare thing to say for CPD certified learning."

Tom McKenna

Sustainable Finance Lead at Jersey Finance

Why the Equilibrium Course?

Watch the first lesson from Module One.

The course has been designed to guide you through the sustainable finance world featuring engaging and dynamic insights and impactful content for the financial sector.

The training modules are a hybrid mix of live-action capture, video clips, stories, animated charts, graphs and training exercises to complement the paramount importance of sustainable finance understanding, risks and opportunities.

Course Modules

£296

Introduction to Sustainable Finance

Course
84 Lessons

This course has 8 modules consisting of 84 short lessons and you will have 12 months to complete them.
Cost: £296.00

This course was developed in collaboration with finance industry professionals, leading experts and education specialists. It is the first course to offer a budget-appropriate . self-taught, introduction to Sustainable Finance, suitable for all levels of competence and across all sectors of finance, and specifically tailored to the needs of International Finance Centres. The course includes case studies from IFCs around the world and features subject matter experts.

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Introducing your course leader

Andrew Mitchell

Equilibrium Futures' Founder, Andrew Mitchell, has spent a lifetime at the frontline of tropical forest conservation and is an international thought leader on sustainable finance, climate change and forests. He has five decades of experience across 30 countries. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Stewardship Council of TNFD, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure.

Andrew Mitchell is Founder and Senior Adviser to Global Canopy, one of the world’s leading providers of ‘data for nature’ focusing on supply chains linked to deforestation. He owns a private consultancy advising the financial sector on environmental risks and opportunities. His current work through TNFD, of which he was co-founder in 2001, is focussed on redirecting global financial flows towards a nature-positive economy. Through Global Canopy, he helped to accelerate understanding of forests and climate within the UNFCCC; pioneered biodiversity disclosure among corporations worldwide and supported the emerging field of impact investment funds on natural capital. As a zoologist, he pioneered the scientific exploration of rainforest canopies using aerial walkways and participated in many research expeditions to remote regions of the world.

Andrew is a respected former NGO leader and a high-level adviser to governments, the corporate and finance sectors. He is widely recognized as a pioneer in conservation, an entertaining public speaker, conference moderator and panellist.

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Course Overview

Module 1

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FINANCE - AND WHY IS IT SIGNIFICANT FOR IFCS?

Welcome to the first module of Equilibrium Future’s online training. This module will show you what Sustainable Finance means, and how it is connected to ESG - that’s Environment, Social and Governance factors that are changing the face of finance in your jurisdiction and worldwide.

Module 2

OPPORTUNITIES - THE UPSIDE FOR FINANCE SERVICE PROVIDERS

Many people are unaware of the opportunities presented by sustainable finance and ESG. Traditionally, sustainability has been viewed as a business risk. But in fact, it offers massive investment potential. This module covers the core advantages of adopting a Sustainable Finance and ESG strategy across your business.

Module 3

GLOBAL DRIVERS OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCE

In this module, we’ll explore the latest trends and developments in Sustainable Finance, and how the market for ESG investing is rapidly expanding around the world. We’ll also examine the role of International Finance Centres (IFCs) in this process, and how these centres may be affected by future trends.

Module 4

FIDUCIARY DUTY - LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND ESG

In this module, we’ll take a closer look at fiduciary duty, especially for Trustees who are responsible for looking after their beneficiaries’ money. What does the law have to say about ESG and sustainable finance in relation to that?

Module 5

MEASURING PERFORMANCE - DATA, METRICS AND TOOLS

This module has been designed to give you a deeper understanding of the different standards and measurement approaches that Financial Service Providers will need to be aware of.

Module 6

NEXT GEN PRIORITIES - UNDERSTANDING FAMILY OFFICE, ASSET OWNERS AND ESG

In this module, we focus on the movement of money among the wealthiest individuals on the planet. In terms of sustainable finance, they offer a key group to engage with in the transition of the world economy towards sustainability.

Module 7

INVESTING FOR IMPACT

In this module, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the jargon around the 'green' investment space, and how to identify investing for impact - investment or lending that produces a defined impact that is good for profit, people and the planet.

Module 8

FUTURE TRENDS - DISRUPTION AND INNOVATION IN THE NEXT DECADE

Finance has to change if we are to avoid financing ourselves into extinction. But how is that going to happen? And what is likely to drive forward or hold back ESG and Sustainable Finance? That's what we'll learn in this module.

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Targeted and Engaging

The EF curriculum content has been devised to respond to specific ESG concerns raised by industry. For employees, it provides a foundation of understanding of the risks, opportunities and jargon around the rapidly emerging opportunity of sustainable finance. Unlike most CPD courses, this is one with high production values, which participants will find engaging and entertaining as well as educational, leading to better learning outcomes.

Applicable for: Trust Administrators, Banks, Asset Managers, Asset Owners, Service Providers, Sustainability Champions, Governments, Interested Practitioners.

Improve investment decision-making

Align with emerging regulatory environments

Empower a culture of positive impact

What our supporters have to say

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Frequently asked questions

Find the answers to commonly asked questions about the 'Understanding Sustainable Finance' training course.

How can my organisation purchase this course for our employees?

Individual seats can be purchased through this site. For bulk orders or multiple seat purchases, please email us at info@equilibriumfutures.com

How do I access this course?

You can purchase individual licenses for this course by clicking on the 'Access the Course' button above. Alternatively, if you are a corporate please email us at info@equilibriumfutures.com for more information about our volume-based corporate packages.

How long is the course membership available for?

Once you have purchased your license you will have 12 months to complete the course.

How many CPD credits do I gain on this course?

The minimum number of CPD credits you will receive is 6, equivalent to the number of hours it takes to complete all 8 of the course modules, with an expected average user time of up to 45 minutes per module. Additional time spent reading the full list of course materials and listening to the optional podcasts could qualify you for further credits. However, you will need to agree these with your own organisation.

Do I need a background in ESG to start this course?

'Understanding Sustainable Finance' has been specifically designed to give users a comprehensive introduction and understanding of the world of sustainable finance whether you are new to ESG or not. This course is ideal for those at any level of an organisation who wish to enhance their knowledge of sustainable finance, giving you the skills and knowledge to speak with confidence about ESG.

Do I get a certificate of completion?

Upon completion of the course modules, you will receive a "Sustainable Finance Practitioner" certificate signed by Andrew Mitchell and from Equilibrium Futures. It is not recognised as a qualification by any financial sector body but can be used to indicate a level of proficiency and understanding in sustainable finance.