The SAFE Visitors Program organizes and cordially invites you to attend a PhD-level mini course on
Sustainable Investment, Measurement, and Impact
Florian Berg, Ph.D., MIT Sloan School of Management
The first part dives into sustainability reporting. The students will learn about what it means to effectively report on ESG performance and how firms approach it from different angles. In particular, students will learn first-hand what it means to determine what ESG topics are material to a firm and how to report them.
The second part looks at ESG ratings. An often criticized but essential construct to help draw valuable information from sustainability disclosures by firms. First, I will explain the landscape of different ESG raters, while pointing out the commonalities and differences in their methodologies. Students will then construct their own rating and experience first-hand what the typical pitfalls are, which biases they should be aware of, and how to leverage them in investment decisions.
The third part focuses on the use of ESG information by firms and investors. We will have a look at firm commitments such as SBTi or investor commitments such as PRI. We will also discuss how investors can effectively use ESG information to increase returns or invest for impact. We discuss potential avenues for investor stewardship.
Schedule
15 July: 9:00 – 12:00 room HoF 1.27 (Dubai), 3 academic hours (45 min each)
17 July: 9:00 – 12:00 room HoF 1.27 (Dubai), 3 academic hours (45 min each)
18 July: 9:00 – 12:00 room HoF 1.27 (Dubai), 3 academic hours (45 min each)
Please note that the number and length of the breaks will be agreed with the lecturer.
Attendance is free of charge but registration is required.
