Ethical Investing & ESG - A Practical Introduction for Finance & Legal Professionals

Introduction

Are your investment decisions aligned with your values? As the demand for ethical investing grows, professionals across the financial and legal sectors need a clear understanding of how ethical considerations and ESG principles shape today's investment landscape based on moral principles and values. Unlike traditional investment strategies that are mainly about financial returns, ethical investing considers the broader impact of investments on society and the environment.

Also known as responsible investing, ethical investing often prioritises companies with strong Environmental Social and Governance (“ESG”) factors. These key criteria assess a company’s sustainability and ethical impact on people and the world.

The session is also suitable for lawyers, FCA regulated persons and professionals working in the financial services industry. You will leave with a clearer understanding of how to identify responsible investments, comply with relevant regulations, and contribute to a more sustainable financial future.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• A broad introduction to ethical investing - what it really means and how it differs from traditional approaches
• An overview of ESG including the law and underlying regulation in Europe and the UK
• Advantages and disadvantages of ethical investing
• Examples of ethical investing strategies including Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
• Common ESG issues and challenges such as Greenwashing

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.