Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): Factors

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors can have a profound impact on corporate performance and investment returns. Understanding these factors and how they may influence companies and markets can help investors enhance their returns and reduce their risk. This course defines ESG factors and explores case studies that illustrate their impact on companies and investment returns.

Learning objectives:

• Define environmental factors and identify how they impact corporate performance
• Define social factors and identify how they impact corporate performance
• Define governance factors and identify how they impact corporate performance
• Recognize the role that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analysis can play in identifying investing risks and opportunities