Focus on typical loopholes – practical examples – discussions on how to solve problems – proven ideas
= sustainability.training – from a risk perspective, the opportunity perspective and from a motivational point of view
Based on our experiences with hundreds of financial institutions and investment projects worldwide that are used and loved by thousands of customers
Interactive E-Learning courses
Best practices
Responsive
Minimum theory, maximum practice
Good international practices as formulated in the IFC Performance Standards are the bottom line in all our E-learning courses.
Case studies, lessons learnt, lines or argumentation, interactions and quizzes are our didactical vehicles. All crisp, varied and practical.
These courses are different from what you might expect. The courses
Background, good practices, case studies, introduction to IFC Performance Standards, related guidance, convincing your customer, case studies
What investment managers as non-experts could actually look for on the environmental side when making a client visit – inside and outside the factory gate
What non-experts could look for when making a client visit. Beyond looking for workers wearing helmets or asking villagers whether they like the project
Getting your own operations in order first: Environmental and Social footprint related to banks buildings, staff, and suppliers
Motivating banks CEOs to understand, sign and implement one of the various sustainable banking principles sets
Megatrend “Green Finance”: What it is, seizing opportunities, developing your own strategy
Context, good corporate citizenship, corporate governance for impact, the new art of corporate reporting
to provide tailor made guidance in implementing financial institutions E&S policies related to risk management
No E-learning but an innovative tool box to provide tailor made guidance in implementing financial institutions E&S policies related to risk management (In conjunction with course “State of the art E&S risk management”)
Understanding E&S related requirements that Development Banks typically have when financing the financial sector. Regularly updated to reflect the latest DFI requirements
For the “risk related” courses the idea is NOT:
The “business opportunity related courses” may give you some examples of what other financial institutions have successfully done in the larger field of “Green Finance”. However, more importantly, they will explain how financial institutions could ideally develop their own, individual business strategies.
The courses that focus on motivational aspects related to sustainable finance will provide you with some proven line of arguments when selling the idea of sustainable financing as well as proper E&S management for investment projects. These arguments may not be readily applicable to all thinkable scenarios but prepare you well for discussions with clients as well as colleagues.
Our courses target financial institutions that at least have a soft corner for environmental and social aspects related to their financing. This clearly includes corporate finance, investment banking (corporate advisory, structured lending and capital, trading), equity investments, project finance, project finance advisory, structured commodity finance, small and medium business lending, trade and leasing, and other forms of direct lending.
This clearly does not include financial institutions that engage in CSR-related activities in a minimum manner, but still expect that they can create highly positive brand image for the company by publicising their CSR efforts.
Very often our customers have a business relationship with a Development Financing Institution (DFI), a Development Bank or an Equator Principles Financing Institution which almost always will lead to E&S requirements to your lending. However, this is not a must, i.e. courses are meaningful to all financial institutions interested in sustainable finance.
George is the trainer of most E-learning courses provided by sustainability.training. He will guide you through the training modules – step by step. In the trainings you will benefit from his experience and his capability to address those issues that really matter.
You will then meet different characters in our trainings each of which with a very specific job role (Managing Director, Investment Manager, Client, E&S Officer, etc.). The characters interact with each other, discuss problems that you also may face and jointly develop suitable solutions. You will recognize our team as avatars for people you meet in your daily work.
There are various ways to benefit from our experiences:
IK developed a series of highly relevant courses on its new E-learning platform https://sustainability.training
