Interest in ESG is growing, and the pressure is on for investment organizations to move toward the sustainable investing model. In an era when the investment industry is challenged by rising end-client and regulatory expectations, and challenging economics, the alternative of maintaining the status quo leaves the industry vulnerable to decline.
The next stage of development will depend heavily on industry leadership and innovation in investment thinking and practice. If these are present, the future is exceptionally bright.
ESG Education: Certificate in ESG Investing
Education around ESG factors will play a critical role in delivering this bright future. CFA Institute is leading the financial industry by producing valuable research, convening experts and practitioners for discussion, and setting standards to enable the mainstreaming of ESG investing. We believe more thorough consideration of ESG factors by financial professionals can improve the fundamental analysis they undertake and ultimately the investment choices they make.
The CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing offers you both practical application and technical knowledge in the fast-growing field of ESG investing — an opportunity to both accelerate progress and demonstrate purpose.
“The curriculum is broad and covers all the key elements. The result is qualification that starts the journey into ESG investing, a segment that is evolving quickly and will form a key part of our investment future.”
– Caroline S. | Head of Fund and Asset Management
“For ESG roles, we have seen big salary hikes and now, due to the time of year, we are seeing guaranteed bonuses or sign-on bonuses up to £15,000 (€17,700).”
– Kirsty Pineger | Executive Director at Bruin Financial*
*Source: "ESG candidates offered £15k sign-on bonuses." Ignites Europe, 11 October 2021
