Sustainable Corporate Financing
Master the principles and applications of sustainable finance to integrate environmental and social impact into corporate funding strategies.
Master the principles and applications of sustainable finance to integrate environmental and social impact into corporate funding strategies.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Sustainable Corporate Financing program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Define and contextualize sustainability within financial frameworks and operations
Apply sustainable principles to traditional financing mechanisms including equity, debt, and bank financing
Implement impact-oriented and innovative financing strategies to address sustainable development funding gaps
Compare and evaluate different approaches to impact management and measurement
Identify and apply the four action areas of sustainable corporate financing across various financial instruments
Develop integrated strategies that balance financial returns with environmental and social impact goals
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
6 Hours PreRecorded video
Case Studies, Financial Analysis Exercises, Impact Assessment Projects
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There are 2 modules in this course
This professional certificate program provides comprehensive training in sustainable corporate financing, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to integrate sustainability into financial strategies and operations. Through two complementary courses, students develop a deep understanding of both theoretical foundations and practical applications of sustainable finance. The first course, "Sustainable Corporate Financing: Foundations," establishes fundamental concepts, defining sustainability in the financial context and applying basic know-how to traditional financing mechanisms such as equity, debt, and bank financing. Participants also learn about impact-oriented and innovative financing strategies designed to address the funding gap for sustainable development goals, along with different approaches to managing and measuring impact. The second course, "Sustainable Corporate Financing: Application," focuses on practical implementation, teaching participants to apply the four action areas of sustainable corporate financing to equity, bond, and bank financing instruments. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on balancing financial returns with positive environmental and social outcomes. Taught by experts from the Center for Corporate Performance and Sustainable Financing at ZHAW School of Management and Law, including Prof. Dr. Beat Affolter (Head), Prof. Dr. Julia Meyer, Niccole Jordan (Senior Researcher), and Andreas Schweizer (Senior Lecturer), this certificate provides a solid foundation for professionals seeking to advance sustainable finance practices in corporate environments.
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