Sustainability: The Role of Private Sector Finance
Understand the pivotal role that green bonds, green loans, and private sector finance play in promoting sustainability and ESG.
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Sustainability: The Role of Private Sector Finance
Explore sustainable finance and ESG
The pivotal role of sustainable finance and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in supporting the transition to a fairer and more environmentally conscious society is now well-recognised. On this two-week course from the Association of Corporate Treasurers, you’ll learn about the crucial role of private financing in promoting sustainability and ESG.
From recent updates from the International Capital Markets Association to market standards for sustainable borrowing, you’ll get an overview of the latest developments in sustainable finance.
Get to grips with sustainable financing frameworks
After an introduction to the role of private sector finance in supporting sustainable activities, you’ll dig deeper into the guidelines, principles, and frameworks of sustainable financing. You’ll examine the Green Bond Principles, Green Loan Principles, and the practicalities of designing sustainability frameworks.
By the end of this two-week course, you’ll have an expert understanding of how we can make private sector finance work for sustainability.
Syllabus
Week 1
Role of private finance in supporting sustainable activities
Introduction to the course
In this course you will get an understanding of the role of private sector finance within sustainability. We all need to consider and accept that sustainability is a key issue for our planet, our society and our businesses.
Background to the market in financing sustainable activity
In this Activity we explore how the market has evolved from the early supra-national issuers to the corporate sector and why private finance is needed to address climate related issues in particular.
The development of private sector alliances and groupings
As the market has begun to mature, a number of global alliances and groups have been established to focus and coordinate efforts. In this Activity, we explore some of the larger groups.
The role of the International Capital Market Association and Loan Market Association
The ICMA and the LMA play a pivotal role in supporting the financing of sustainable activities. But who are they and what do they do? In this Activity we provide an introduction to the work they perform.
Week 1 roundup
In this activity, you will rate your understanding, we will take a look back at what we have gone through in Week 1 and finally you will have the opportunity to review your own understanding.
Week 2
Sustainable borrowing guidelines, principles and frameworks
Introduction to Week 2
Following a recap of Week 1 we will summarise the content in Week 2 that includes the principles and guidelines issued by the ICMA and the LMA.
What are the main principles and guidelines issued by the ICMA?
The ICMA sets globally adopted standards for a wide range of bond issues. In this Activity we explore the role of the ICMA and the specific standards it has established for the sustainable bond markets.
What are the main principles issued by the LMA?
The Loan Market Association has established a set of standards to support the sustainable borrowings market. In this Activity we review the three main types of loans and their principles - Green, Social and Sustainability-Linked.
Sustainable financing frameworks
In this Activity we explore green and social bond frameworks. We then share industry good practice on creating frameworks with examples from the real world.
Course summary and completion
Well done you've got to the final activity in Week 2 and the overall course. Here you will rate your understanding, review your knowledge and have the chance to take the final assessment.
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Describe the background and development of the green bond market
- Identify how key parts of the financial ecosystem come together
- Explain the different types of bonds and loans that support sustainability linked activities and their key requirements
- Demonstrate an understanding of what goes into a framework document
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone interested or involved in raising external financing to support ESG companies within their companies. This may include treasurers, financial directors, and chief executives.
Whether you are a senior treasurer or a junior member of the financing team, this course will give you an understanding of the frameworks available to help you execute your company’s ESG plans.
Who will you learn with?
I am a corporate treasury professional with a career spanning operational, strategic and consulting roles. At PwC I led the Cash and Payments proposition. I focus on payments, technology and ESG.
Following a multi decade career in credit finance working for major international banks, I am looking to refocus my energies on promoting ESG initiatives and opportunities.
Who developed the course?
The Association of Corporate Treasurers
The Association of Corporate Treasurers, the only professional treasury body with a Royal Charter, sets the global benchmark for treasury excellence through internationally recognised qualifications.
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