Sustainable Investing

Programme Overview

The Sustainable Investing open programme, a collaboration between Bayes Business School and Arkadiko Partners, is designed to empower senior executives and asset management professionals with the knowledge and tools to lead in the evolving world of finance. The course focuses on integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into investment processes and applying effective stewardship strategies to achieve sustainability goals.

Who is the Programme For?

This programme is ideal for:

• Senior executives, portfolio managers, and investment analysts in asset management.
• Financial professionals focused on ESG and sustainable investment.
• Asset owners and institutional investors seeking to improve stewardship practices.
• Corporate leaders aiming to align business strategies with sustainability objectives.
• Individuals from NGOs, industry bodies, and those aspiring to build a career in sustainable investment.

Participants include a diverse range of professionals such as corporate investor relations staff, students, and those with an interest in enhancing their understanding of sustainable investment.

Benefits for You and Your Organisation

By participating in this programme, you will:

• Gain a deep understanding of asset management’s role and responsibilities in today’s financial landscape.
• Learn to integrate sustainability into investment strategies, effectively incorporating ESG factors.
• Develop advanced stewardship skills to manage capital responsibly, ensuring positive engagement and voting outcomes.
• Master practical tools and frameworks for sustainable investing, including ESG data analysis and reporting.
• Navigate global regulatory frameworks and best practices, ensuring compliance with key sustainability standards.

These skills will benefit both you and your organisation by enhancing your ability to address sustainability challenges and align your strategies with global trends.

Focus and Structure

• Session 1: The Purpose of Asset Management
  Explore the role and evolving responsibilities of asset managers.
• Session 2: Integrating ESG in Investment Strategies
  Learn how to incorporate ESG factors into different asset classes and investment styles.
• Session 3: Stewardship and Corporate Engagement
  Understand governance issues and strategies for corporate engagement through stewardship codes.
• Session 4: Impact Investing for Social and Environmental Change
  Investigate the role of investors in addressing global social and environmental challenges.
• Session 5: Regulation and Global Best Practices
  Study the key global regulations and frameworks, including the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.
• Session 6: Practical Tools for Sustainable Investment
  Access actionable tools for sustainable investing, such as ESG data analysis and reporting frameworks.