Fall 2025 Sustainable Research Investing IA7000 section 001

Sustainable Finance I: Foundations of ES

Sustainable Finance I: ES

Call Number 15557
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Frederic A de Mariz
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

This course explores how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives and data are integrated into investment decision-making. Through a combination of academic theory, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, students examine how ESG considerations affect risk, return, and portfolio design. Key topics include ESG portfolio theory, impact investing, fixed income and labeled bonds, engagement and proxy voting, and climate-aware investing. The course also addresses the limits and potential of ESG data, governance structures, and the role of investors in influencing corporate behavior and public outcomes. Designed for students preparing for careers in sustainable finance, the course emphasizes practical applications and critical thinking.

Web Site Vergil
Department Climate, Energy, & Environment
Enrollment 0 students (45 max) as of 9:06PM Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Subject Sustainable Research Investing
Number IA7000
Section 001
Division School of International and Public Affairs
Open To SIPA
Section key 20253SIRI7000U001