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About the Course

Finance is widely seen as an obstacle to a better world. Principles of Sustainable Finance explains how the financial sector can be mobilized to counter this. Using finance as a means to achieve social goals we can divert the planet and its economy from its current path to a world that is sustainable for all. Throughout this course, you will learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals, how social and environmental factors should not be regarded as externalities, you will learn more about sustainable banking and asset management, about effective engagement, sustainable scenario analysis and long-term value creation. At the end of this course you will understand how sustainable finance can be used as a tool to steer the sustainability transition....

Top reviews

AB

Jan 7, 2023

A very interesting and easy to follow course if you want to learn about sustainable financing practices. The reading material helps in engaging more deeply with the current practices in this sector.

AP

Jan 10, 2023

Dear Sirs,

It is an excellent course, for introducing this extremely interesting subject and which is one of the especially important ones nowadays.

Thanks to all instructors.

Regards.

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By Fernando A M M

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Oct 10, 2020

The best, most inspirational, well taught and well structured course I've taken on Coursera. I really enjoyed my journey through this course. 100% recommended.

By Virginia C

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Apr 19, 2021

A concise and thorough overview of the issues in sustainable finance and a roadmap for how the financial sector can encourage change in many economic sectors.

By Shannon S

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Dec 2, 2022

I learned so much in a short time frame! I feel I am well on my path to playing my part to help usher in a new school of thought in the financial industry.

By Vivek R

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Apr 25, 2021

This course changes the way we look at risk & returns in the context of real value creation and flow of capital towards a sustainable future for our planet.

By King C T D

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Jul 18, 2020

This course has exposed me to the principles for sustainable finance. I am glad that I will utilise the knowledge in my research, policy and advocacy work.

By Dario H Z

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Jun 14, 2022

Very good course. Since the beginnig you will impress with the esay vocabulary and clearly examples about sustainable and examples of how to implement it

By Kitzia R

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Jan 23, 2022

It is not advanced but it gives you a great overview of the sustainable finance, since learning about SDG, financial risks, climate change... Very good!

By Bhavya B

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Oct 5, 2021

The course has real world scenarios and techniques as to how principles of sustainable finance can add in achieving sustainability in the economy.

By Birendra M

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Aug 5, 2020

This course is a good overview of SDGs, ESG, and Integrated value instead of just financial value for companies/ investees/ finance responsibles.

By Elaine C

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Oct 9, 2022

Well structured overview course to Sustainable Finance

The materials really broadened my knowledge and view point about sustainable finance .

By Julia H

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Nov 25, 2020

Great course and introduction to the topic with a good mix of theoretical videos and practice insights. The teachers are doing a very good job.

By Feng C

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Oct 28, 2020

A great course, i have learned a lot through this course and it also expanded to many areas for those who are interested in learning further.

By rodrigo p

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Aug 14, 2020

Great initial approach to sustainable finance. Specially interesting on the role of the financial sector of the economy as a motor for change

By Aktaruzzaman P

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Sep 27, 2023

This course give me the great insight in term of sustainability perspective, that will definitely help to enrich my sustainability journey.

By Jenn H

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Sep 26, 2021

Great course! Highly recommend to anyone that is trying to understand how we can focus on becoming a more sustainable business community.

By Rajvi D

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Sep 23, 2021

Looking forward to be a part of many courses from Erasmus university. An enormous Thank You for showing me this perspective of things.

By Yudha H P

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Apr 22, 2021

Excellent this course, gives me learned about financial, SDGs, climate change, principles, and many more. And my skill have increased.

By Krishnamurthy S

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Jul 8, 2022

A very well presented course. I enjoyed doing it. The course materials, case study and additional reading materials are really good.

By Michelle K

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Jul 16, 2020

Very insightful course! The course offers practical examples and useful insights from the different views of investors and companies.

By varun d

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May 31, 2021

Good course to understand Environmental, Social impact in Finance world.Also build thought process with various cases in real world

By Sandhya N

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Jul 14, 2020

Thank you for including this course, I thoroughly enjoyed learning from from all professors and contributors especially Prof. Dirk.

By Patrick L

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Feb 25, 2022

Very interesting course which gives extended insights to one of the most important issues in current corporate financing matters.

By Satyanarayan N

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Feb 23, 2021

Excellent Coverage with great details and simpler explanations. The faculties chosen to deliver the lectures were praiseworthy.

By Evan K

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Feb 25, 2021

Very informative and insightful. It painted a clear picture of the role the financial sector plays in sustainable development.

By Aninditta S

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Aug 2, 2020

Very engaging way to introduce sustainability topic to finance. Well structured, easy to understand, in short very enjoyable!