The Certified ESG Analyst® (CESGA) is a pioneering initiative, in the field of ESG first launched in 2014, aimed to provide the necessary training for the efficient Valuation, Measurement and Integration of ESG issues into investment analysis.
The general objective is to make accessible to participants the importance of ESG issues in investment processes. On completing the programme students should know how to and understand:
- ESG impacts on risk and return from various angles
- Systematization of different ESG investment approaches and strategies
- The market drivers for further ESG integration
- Systematically assess difference ESG Reporting standards
- Responsible investing across asset classes
- Integration of ESG factors in valuation models
- Embedding ESG across the whole in the investment process chain
Friends of the Earth(HK) has been appointed as EFFAS’ Exclusive Partner who help administer the EFFAS CESGA programme in Asia Pacific Region.
