The programme is delivered as a workshop over two days, with interaction very much encouraged. Each session contains a core taught element, consisting of presentations and videos.
Led by Dr John Chessher the programme is based around practitioner-led experiences and research. All topics are linked to real-life examples. Each session contains a group activity, where participants work in teams to answer questions based on real-life case studies.
| Session | Content |
| Overview of sustainable finance | The three elements of sustainable finance – environment, social and governance – are discussed. The development of sustainable finance in recent years is analysed. |
| Sustainable finance issues | These are identified and discussed, including greenwashing, transition finance and regulation. |
| ESG ratings and measurement | It is vital that we are able to measure ESG factors if organisations are going to make meaningful progress towards a sustainable future. However, this is a challenging and contentious issue. |
| Sustainable finance strategies for organisations | Sustainable business thinking is a disruptive force in business. Thinking differently about ESG performance can drive change that delivers more business value while harnessing the power of enterprise to deliver better outcomes for people and the planet. |
| Sustainable finance and governments | Governments are under intense pressure to find a balance between green strategies and maximising economic growth. We examine the different sustainable finance approaches of the governments in the USA, Europe and China to analyse what they mean to organisations. |
| Sustainable finance strategies for investors | Investors no longer face a choice between profit and saving the planet: evidence is mounting that sustainable businesses offer higher returns for investors. But investors often face difficult choices, and these are analysed in this section. |
| Sustainability and strategic oversight futures | The key future sustainable finance issues are identified and their impacts on board strategic monitoring and organisations evaluated. |