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url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/esg-investing-fundamentals"
title: ESG Investing Fundamentals
description: "Learn ESG investing fundamentals, ratings, portfolio integration, and greenwashing risks in this practical 2-day foundation course."
publishedAt: "2026-03-21T08:44:24.049659+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-03-30T22:50:53.7265+00:00"
type: course
code: "FAB-0079"
level: Foundation
duration_days: "2"
track: "ESG & Sustainability Reporting for Finance"
category: "Finance, Accounting & Business Skills"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "1799"
---

# ESG Investing Fundamentals

> Understand ESG investing principles, ratings, and portfolio integration approaches. Learn through mentor-led sessions and practical investment scenarios.

## Overview

The ESG Investing Fundamentals programme introduces the key principles, frameworks, and practices shaping sustainable finance and responsible investment. Designed for finance professionals and aspiring ESG specialists, it provides a clear and practical understanding of how environmental, social, and governance factors influence investment decisions.

Over two structured days, learners will explore ESG factors, ratings methodologies, global frameworks, and portfolio integration techniques. Through mentor-led sessions and practical scenarios, participants will gain insight into how ESG considerations are embedded into investment analysis, risk management, and long-term value creation.

The course also addresses stewardship, engagement, and the risks of greenwashing, equipping learners to critically assess ESG claims and disclosures. By the end of the programme, participants will be able to interpret ESG data and contribute to responsible investment strategies with confidence.

## Prerequisites

- Basic understanding of finance or investments
- Interest in sustainability and ESG
- No prior ESG experience required

## What you will learn

- Explain ESG investing principles and drivers
- Analyse ESG ratings and data sources
- Implement ESG integration in portfolios
- Evaluate greenwashing risks and disclosures
- Communicate ESG insights to stakeholders
- Assess global ESG frameworks and alignment

## Skills you will gain

- ESG factors analysis
- ESG ratings interpretation
- Portfolio integration basics
- Sustainable investing concepts
- Greenwashing risk awareness
- ESG frameworks overview

## Career progression

- Investment Analyst
- ESG Analyst
- Sustainability Analyst
- Portfolio Analyst

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1: Getting Ready**
   - Course objectives and expectations
   - Introduction to ESG investing landscape
   - Key terminology and concepts
2. **Module 2: ESG Investing Foundations**
   - Environmental, social, governance factors
   - ESG vs traditional investing
   - Value creation through ESG
3. **Module 3: ESG Ratings & Data**
   - ESG ratings agencies overview
   - Methodologies and scoring approaches
   - Data limitations and challenges
4. **Module 4:  Portfolio Integration**
   - ESG integration strategies
   - Screening and thematic investing
   - Risk and return considerations
5. **Module 5: Stewardship & Engagement**
   - Active ownership principles
   - Shareholder engagement strategies
   - Voting and influence mechanisms
6. **Module 6: Greenwashing & Risk**
   - Identifying greenwashing risks
   - Evaluating ESG disclosures
   - Regulatory developments overview
7. **Module 7: Global ESG Frameworks**
   - Overview of major ESG frameworks
   - Alignment across standards
   - Reporting vs investing perspectives

## Exam & certification

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is this course suitable for beginners?**

Yes, it is designed as a foundation-level introduction to ESG investing.



**Will I learn how ESG affects investment decisions?**

Yes, the course covers integration of ESG into portfolio strategies.



**Does it cover ESG ratings agencies?**

Yes, key methodologies and limitations are explained.



**Is greenwashing covered in detail?**

Yes, learners will understand how to identify and assess greenwashing risks.



**Will I receive a certificate?**

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Xcademia.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | FAB-0079 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Level | Foundation |
| Track | ESG & Sustainability Reporting for Finance |
| Category | Finance, Accounting & Business Skills |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £1799 |

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