Sustainable finance is no longer an option; it is a necessity. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are redefining the rules of the game and transforming corporate financial management. Investors, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders are demanding greater transparency and a more thorough integration of ESG criteria into business decisions. Are you prepared to meet these expectations and turn them into a strategic advantage?
Discover how sustainable finance and ESG criteria can become a powerful value driver for your company.
This program will immerse you in the core financial challenges associated with ESG factors. You will learn to navigate this new landscape by understanding sustainable financing mechanisms, mastering the most effective tools, and evaluating both the risks and opportunities presented by these new practices.
This program will provide finance and accounting professionals with concrete tools to make informed, strategic decisions.
GOALS
- Acquire the knowledge you need to incorporate ESG factors into your financial strategy.
- Analyze the impact of financial decisions on ESG performance and value creation.
- Leverage sustainable finance tools such as green bonds and sustainability-linked loans.
- Develop financial strategies aligned with your organization’s ESG objectives.
- Evaluate financial risks associated with ESG issues and regulatory changes.
- Anticipate ESG trends and build your financial decisions around them.
IS THIS FOR YOU
- You are a professional, manager or executive with a thorough understanding of accounting and financial principles. If not, we recommend you complete the Financial Literacy for Non-Financial Managers or the Certification in Corporate Finance program first.
- You have a direct or indirect say in the investment decisions and initiatives undertaken in your organization.
- No previous experience with ESG criteria is required. You’ll be learning the basics of ESG and become acquainted with the relationship between ESG and corporate finance.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Acquire hands-on, value-added tools that will let you assess the risk and financial aspects of your investment plans.
- Gain the insight you need to make more strategic decisions.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Executive Education HEC Montréal.
Day 1 - New Rules of Finance and ESG
Why integrate ESG into your organization’s financial strategy?
- Changing expectations of stakeholders (investors, customers, regulatory authorities)
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDSs) and reporting obligations
- Fiduciary duty and integration of ESG factors into financial decision-making
Financial assessment and ESG performance
- Comparative and financial analysis of ESG leaders
- Financial assessment and ESG performance methods
- Analysis of an ESG-focused investment project
Day 2 - Financial Strategy and Implementation
Sustainable finance and instruments
- Impact of ESG factors on financing costs and business valuation
- Green bonds, sustainability-linked loans and responsible equity
- ESG financing instruments: Selection criteria and repercussions
- Case studies: Financial implications of a transition to a low-carbon economy
ESG metrics and value management
- ESG-related financial risks (e.g., energy transition, regulatory penalties)
- Capital allocation strategies and prioritization of sustainability efforts
- Alignment of corporate strategy and ESG goals for increased performance and resilience
TRAINING APPROACH
- Computerized tools to apply the concepts learned
- Excel spreadsheets illustrating key methods and tools
- Interactive exercises
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Instructors
GOALS
- Acquire the knowledge you need to incorporate ESG factors into your financial strategy.
- Analyze the impact of financial decisions on ESG performance and value creation.
- Leverage sustainable finance tools such as green bonds and sustainability-linked loans.
- Develop financial strategies aligned with your organization’s ESG objectives.
- Evaluate financial risks associated with ESG issues and regulatory changes.
- Anticipate ESG trends and build your financial decisions around them.
IS THIS FOR YOU
- You are a professional, manager or executive with a thorough understanding of accounting and financial principles. If not, we recommend you complete the Financial Literacy for Non-Financial Managers or the Certification in Corporate Finance program first.
- You have a direct or indirect say in the investment decisions and initiatives undertaken in your organization.
- No previous experience with ESG criteria is required. You’ll be learning the basics of ESG and become acquainted with the relationship between ESG and corporate finance.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Acquire hands-on, value-added tools that will let you assess the risk and financial aspects of your investment plans.
- Gain the insight you need to make more strategic decisions.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Executive Education HEC Montréal.
Day 1 - New Rules of Finance and ESG
Why integrate ESG into your organization’s financial strategy?
- Changing expectations of stakeholders (investors, customers, regulatory authorities)
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDSs) and reporting obligations
- Fiduciary duty and integration of ESG factors into financial decision-making
Financial assessment and ESG performance
- Comparative and financial analysis of ESG leaders
- Financial assessment and ESG performance methods
- Analysis of an ESG-focused investment project
Day 2 - Financial Strategy and Implementation
Sustainable finance and instruments
- Impact of ESG factors on financing costs and business valuation
- Green bonds, sustainability-linked loans and responsible equity
- ESG financing instruments: Selection criteria and repercussions
- Case studies: Financial implications of a transition to a low-carbon economy
ESG metrics and value management
- ESG-related financial risks (e.g., energy transition, regulatory penalties)
- Capital allocation strategies and prioritization of sustainability efforts
- Alignment of corporate strategy and ESG goals for increased performance and resilience
TRAINING APPROACH
- Computerized tools to apply the concepts learned
- Excel spreadsheets illustrating key methods and tools
- Interactive exercises