Sustainable Finance

3 credits

Overview of financial tools and models to understand and develop solutions for sustainability challenges as defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Understanding the role of financial markets and financial constraints and incentives in the areas of climate change, environmental stresses, as well as social inequity and economic development across the world. Corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings and financial ESG investment tools are prominently discussed. Prerequisite: One of COMM_O 370 or MGMT_O 437. Third-year standing.