Sustainability: The Role of Private Sector Finance

Explore sustainable finance and ESG

The pivotal role of sustainable finance and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in supporting the transition to a fairer and more environmentally conscious society is now well-recognised. On this two-week course from the Association of Corporate Treasurers, you’ll learn about the crucial role of private financing in promoting sustainability and ESG.

From recent updates from the International Capital Markets Association to market standards for sustainable borrowing, you’ll get an overview of the latest developments in sustainable finance.

Get to grips with sustainable financing frameworks

After an introduction to the role of private sector finance in supporting sustainable activities, you’ll dig deeper into the guidelines, principles, and frameworks of sustainable financing. You’ll examine the Green Bond Principles, Green Loan Principles, and the practicalities of designing sustainability frameworks.

By the end of this two-week course, you’ll have an expert understanding of how we can make private sector finance work for sustainability.

This course is designed for anyone interested or involved in raising external financing to support ESG companies within their companies. This may include treasurers, financial directors, and chief executives.

Whether you are a senior treasurer or a junior member of the financing team, this course will give you an understanding of the frameworks available to help you execute your company’s ESG plans.

• Role of private finance in supporting sustainable activities
• Introduction to the course
• Background to the market in financing sustainable activity
• The development of private sector alliances and groupings
• The role of the International Capital Market Association and Loan Market Association
• Week 1 roundup
• Sustainable borrowing guidelines, principles and frameworks
• Introduction to Week 2
• What are the main principles and guidelines issued by the ICMA?
• What are the main principles issued by the LMA?
• Sustainable financing frameworks
• Course summary and completion