How ESG can Impact Climate Change

Climate change is a natural process. However, due to the burning of fossil fuels at an unprecedented rate, humans have caused accelerated climate change. This is evident from the fact that the Earth is now warmer by nearly 2C as compared to pre-industrial times. Also, by looking at the C02 levels, we can see that emissions were in the range of 280 ppm in the 18th century as compared to 440 ppm today. So why is climate change important for ESG investing? Climate change causes billions of dollars in losses each year. Ever heard of billion-dollar storms? Billion-dollar storms are extreme weather events that cause at least 1 Bn dollars in damage. Hurricane Harvey that hit Houston in 2017 caused damages amounting to USD 125 Bn. Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico caused 90 Mn in damages. Each year, over 90 such events are experienced across the world. ESG investing has the power to systemically slow down climate change while making profits.

This training is meant for:

• ESG Investors

• Business Leaders

• Business Consultants

• If you lead Sustainability, DE&I initiatives in your organization

• Anyone who is interested in learning about ESG and Investing in ESG Stocks In this course

You will learn:

• Why climate change should be a priority for investors and businesses

• Why climate change is a key driver for ESG

• Ways in which ESG investing can have a positive impact on climate change

• Key metrics to assess the carbon performance of an organization