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Responsible Investment for Boards and Trustees
Introduction
Responsible Investment for Boards and Trustees is designed for board members, fiduciaries and senior leaders who are responsible for investment oversight and strategic accountability within their organisations.
The course introduces the principles and practices of responsible investment, focusing on the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decision-making, equipping senior leaders and trustees to drive informed decisions that align with their organisation’s sustainable investment goals.
Overview
Price:
£150 (for non-signatories),
£120 (for PRI signatories)
Duration: 90 minutes
Suitable for:
Language: English
Details
Strong governance is essential for effective sustainable investment.
This course equips board members, trustees, and senior leaders with the knowledge and confidence to oversee and hold to account their organisation’s responsible investment strategies.
Participants will gain a foundational understanding of responsible investment principles and learn how ESG factors can affect financial performance and investment outcomes. The course offers practical guidance on assessing ESG risks and opportunities, challenging investment practices, and integrating sustainability considerations into investment oversight.
By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to contribute to and monitor their organisation’s approach to responsible investment.
After finishing the course and passing the short assessment, participants receive an industry-recognised certificate from the PRI and a digital badge to showcase their achievement.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Explain what responsible investment is and why it matters for long-term performance.
Understand the link between ESG factors, financial materiality, and fiduciary responsibilities.
Identify ESG risks and opportunities that can impact investment decisions.
Assess and better oversee responsible investment policies and strategies.
Ensure engagement with managers and stakeholders aligns with your organisation’s sustainable investment strategy.
Recognise emerging responsible investment trends.
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Testimonials
Giovanni Barbi
VP, Investment Stewardship, BlackRock
“This course is a great introduction to ESG issues, trends, and themes, and to identify the existing relationships between ESG analysis and investment decision making. It is suitable for investment professionals who already have a background in this field, as well as for those who are less familiar.”
Shizuko Ohmi
Japanese Head of Investment Stewardship, JP Morgan Asset Management
“The PRI Academy’s courses provide the fundamentals for everybody who aims to integrate ESG in investments – wherever you are domiciled, in the most effective way.”
Ben Ridley
Director, Credit Suisse
“I would recommend this informative e-learning course to anyone wanting to learn the essentials of ESG and RI. The course is also suitable for seasoned practitioners who are looking for a refresher on these topics. The self-learning schedule of the course allows you the flexibility to study at your own pace.”
Maria Nordqvist
Head of Responsible Investments, Lannebo Fonder
“The PRI Academy course is a great tool to capture the basics of responsible investments. The course includes fundamental understanding of ESG megatrends and strategies as well as real life cases and self-testing pace.”
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