ESG Fundamentals (On-Demand - CFI)
Overview
As ESG considerations become increasingly central across investment banking, commercial banking, corporate finance, and asset management, professionals need the skills to navigate complex ESG issues in a dynamic business environment. This course is designed to equip you with the critical thinking and analytical tools necessary to evaluate and apply ESG principles in real-world financial decision-making.
You’ll begin with a refresher on foundational ESG concepts before diving into systems thinking and the importance of contextualizing ESG factors. From there, the course explores how to conduct a robust materiality assessment and analyze material risks and opportunities across internal and external stakeholders. Finally, you'll assess the quality of corporate ESG initiatives through multiple lenses and complete a hands-on exercise to build a custom ESG scorecard using real-world client directives.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- explain key ESG concepts and the considerations for companies & investors
- leverage systems thinking to assess materiality across companies and industries
- determine risks & opportunities for both internal and external stakeholders
- evaluate ESG maturity, the quality of disclosures, and actual performance
- learn to build an ESG scorecard using an example company and set of client directives
Content
Course Content Created: June 2021
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.About This Product
On-Demand Courses by CFI. Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) courses are designed for finance professionals and industry practitioners who want to master the art of corporate finance. The instructions on how to access this course will be included on your registration confirmation.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.
Course Dates & Registration
- 2.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
ESG Fundamentals (On-Demand - CFI)
- 2.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Overview
As ESG considerations become increasingly central across investment banking, commercial banking, corporate finance, and asset management, professionals need the skills to navigate complex ESG issues in a dynamic business environment. This course is designed to equip you with the critical thinking and analytical tools necessary to evaluate and apply ESG principles in real-world financial decision-making.
You’ll begin with a refresher on foundational ESG concepts before diving into systems thinking and the importance of contextualizing ESG factors. From there, the course explores how to conduct a robust materiality assessment and analyze material risks and opportunities across internal and external stakeholders. Finally, you'll assess the quality of corporate ESG initiatives through multiple lenses and complete a hands-on exercise to build a custom ESG scorecard using real-world client directives.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- explain key ESG concepts and the considerations for companies & investors
- leverage systems thinking to assess materiality across companies and industries
- determine risks & opportunities for both internal and external stakeholders
- evaluate ESG maturity, the quality of disclosures, and actual performance
- learn to build an ESG scorecard using an example company and set of client directives
Content
Course Content Created: June 2021
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.About This Product
On-Demand Courses by CFI. Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) courses are designed for finance professionals and industry practitioners who want to master the art of corporate finance. The instructions on how to access this course will be included on your registration confirmation.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.
Course Dates & Registration
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.