BESPOKE TRAINING

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Masterclass is hosted upon request for groups of 10 learners and more. Engage your teams in conversation and activate collaboration on some of the most material sustainability topics within your organization. Contact us to learn more

About the course

This course is designed to provide an overview of the history, basic elements, principles, and ecosystem of sustainability. It will introduce the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the challenges involved in achieving them. The course will focus on the role of finance in sustainable development and the need for a transition to sustainable output models.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course learners will be able to :

  • Understand the concept of sustainability and its evolution over time

  • Identify the basic elements of sustainability and how they relate to sustainable development

  • Explain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their importance in achieving sustainability

  • Understand the principles of sustainability and their application in various contexts

  • Analyze the sustainability ecosystem and its key players

  • Discuss the challenges involved in transitioning to sustainable output models

  • Evaluate the role of finance in sustainable development and the allocation of capital towards sustainable projects

Course Scope

Key topics that will be covered during the training

  • Introduction to Sustainability

  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Sustainability Ecosystem

  • Transition to Sustainable Output Models

  • Finance and Sustainable Development

Instructor

Sustainable Finance Expert Stephen Kibsey

Stephen is an investment professional with over thirty years of experience in various roles such as analyst, portfolio manager, and risk manager at different organizations including one of Canada's largest investment institutions, CDPQ, and one of Canada's largest corporate pension funds, BIMCOR. He has been actively involved in responsible investment and played a key role in the creation of the Sustainable Investment Professional Certificate and the Sustainability Ecosystem at Concordia University. He has also lectured on risk management in investment portfolio construction and sustainability finance and accounting at McGill University and Queen's University. Stephen has been a member of various panels and initiatives such as the Mining Association of Canada-Community of Interest Panel and the Finance and Sustainability Initiative in Montreal. He holds multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Science in Physiology, a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, an MBA, and a SIPC. Stephen was also a CFA from 1991 to 2019 and has been recognized as a Brendan-Wood Top Gun portfolio manager from 2008-2010. He currently provides ESG coaching and mentoring services to various organizations after retiring from his career in investment management.

Our approach

  • Delivered by industry experts

    Our masterclasses are delivered by industry and subject matter experts with years of experience and exceptional training skills.

  • Laser-focused content

    Our emersion-style training material is condensed to provide you the complete overview of the subject, key resources and useful tools.

  • Interactive learning

    Our masterclass sessions are limited to 25 participants; this enables each learner to get involved through discussions, activities, and Q&A.

Masterclass format

  • 90 MINUTES

  • LIVE SESSION | ZOOM

  • INTRODUCTORY LEVEL

  • CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

  • GROUP PRICING UPON REQUEST

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