This course examines how finance can drive positive social and environmental change through impact investing and ethical capital allocation. It explores investment frameworks, measurement standards, sustainability objectives, and real-world case studies that illustrate how impact-driven strategies create long-term value. Students learn to assess both financial returns and measurable societal outcomes. Designed for mission-driven learners and modern investors, the course provides a strong foundation for applying responsible finance in portfolios and business decisions.

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There are 5 modules in this class


  • Definition of Serving the Greater GoodUnlock this class to watch3m 9s
  • Importance of Serving the Greater GoodUnlock this class to watch4m 48s
  • Five Ways to Contribute to The Greater GoodUnlock this class to watch2m 39s
  • Serving the Greater Good in Capital MarketUnlock this class to watch6m 33s
  • Corporate PhilanthropyUnlock this class to watch5m 56s

  • Defining ESG InvestingUnlock this class to watch8m 43s
  • ESG ScoresUnlock this class to watch11m 47s

  • Definition of Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)Unlock this class to watch13m 20s

  • Ethics in the capital marketUnlock this class to watch8m 58s
  • Ethics in financial marketsUnlock this class to watch10m 19s
  • Ethical Decision-MakingUnlock this class to watch9m 58s
  • Practice & Case StudyUnlock this class to watch1m 35s
  • ClosingUnlock this class to watch1m 35s

Final exam

Assess your learning with a final exam covering all class topics.

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ClassFAQs

The course aims to teach learners how to integrate ethical decision-making, social responsibility, and ESG principles into investment and business strategies to support societal well-being.
The course is designed for professionals in business, finance, and capital markets seeking to align their investments and corporate practices with positive social and environmental impact.
The module covers how environmental, social, and governance factors influence investment strategies, highlighting the growth of ESG investing and global initiatives supporting responsible finance.
The course discusses the importance of integrity, transparency, and accountability in business and capital markets, offering frameworks for ethical behavior and responsible investment practices.
Learners will understand how companies combine philanthropy with investment strategies to achieve social good, supported by case studies and best practices.

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