Global Sustainable Investing and ESG Integration

Earn Your EFFAS CESGA Certification – Enrol Now in FINA3385 Global Sustainable Investing and ESG Integration!

In today's rapidly changing world, sustainable investing and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become an integral part of the financial landscape.  HKU Business School is delighted to introduce a new undergraduate course, FINA3385 Global Sustainable Investing and ESG Integration, in the first semester of the academic year 2023-2024.  This course focuses on investments from the perspective of asset owners and asset managers, helping students understand how ESG is embedded in the investment process and valuation models, and how ESG impacts the risk and return of investments.  Students will learn about sustainable investing across different asset classes and the various ESG reporting frameworks.  The course will also prepare students to sit for the “Certified ESG Analyst” (CESGA) certification offered by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS).  Click HERE for the course outline of FINA3385.

EFFAS CESGA Certification

The EFFAS CESGA programme is a pioneering initiative aimed at providing the necessary training for the efficient valuation, measurement and integration of ESG issues into investment analysis.  Please refer to the EFFAS CESGA 3.1 Programme Brochure for more details.

The EFFAS has kindly offered HKU Business School students a special discounted rate of EURO 950 (compared to the standard rate of EURO 1,500) to sit for the online CESGA examination in December 2023 or March 2024.  The CESGA December 2023 examination is now open for registration:

Examination Date: December 15, 2023

Registration Deadline: November 5, 2023

Registration Link for HKU Business School Students: https://form.jotform.com/EFFASHeadOffice/HKU

The CESGA Programme (Code: GTP-260223) has been approved as one of the Eligible Programmes under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme launched by the Hong Kong SAR Government in December 2022.  Upon successful completion of the CESGA examination, full-time students may apply for claiming up to 100% of the relevant fee, subject to a ceiling of HK$10,000 and other conditions.  For details of the Scheme, please visit: https://www.greentalent.org.hk

Mr. Anthony Cheung

Adjunct Associate Professor

HKU Business School

 Disclaimer:

1. The School will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in the EFFAS CESGA Programme.
2. The data collected through the online registration is solely administered by the EFFAS. The School shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss, or any other situations arise.