Date, Location, & FeesApplication Deadline: March 19, 2024April 1 – May 31, 2024Live Online$7,000Every Tuesday for four consecutive weeks in April 2024 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT AND Every Thursday for four consecutive weeks in May 2024 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT Drag for more Program ExperienceWho Should AttendFacultyTestimonials Program ExperienceHighlights and Key Outcomes In the Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Financial Professionals program, you will: Enhance your ability to integrate ESG factors into diverse investment strategies across asset classes Gain a deeper understanding of carbon markets, what determines the carbon price, and recent carbon-market developments that investors should be aware of Assess how markets for carbon and other policy-induced financial incentives affect share prices across a wide variety of sectors, with an emphasis on the strategic and financial implications for participants' own organizations Learn how climate finance is deeply connected to climate policy and how government regulation has given rise to financial markets for carbon and renewable energy certificates Identify climate leaders and laggards across industries and those poised to seize transition opportunities Understand how complex regulations give rise to financial markets for carbon and renewable energy certificates and how this impacts the profitability of various industries Analyze financial implications of different political risks and future scenarios from geopolitical to national to local levels Anticipate ESG shareholder activism and engagement as well as their impacts The Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Financial Professionals is comprised of one month of introductory content (Wharton ESG Essentials) immediately followed by an additional month of specialized investing content. This advanced certificate is designed to quickly catapult financial leaders and professionals to the forefront of ongoing ESG decision making, empowering them to act as informed, prepared catalysts for change. Blended Online Program Structure This program’s blended format of live online and self-paced online sessions is designed to produce maximum, immediate impact for the busy executive. Participants will join live online sessions for two hours once a week over four weeks. Sessions are led by teaching-award winning and tenured Wharton faculty who are pioneering the academic research and leading the dialogue in the rapidly evolving ESG field. Broadcasted and facilitated live from Wharton’s Wave Classroom, the program prioritizes live engagement and employs a host of instructional modalities to enhance the learning experience: in-class discussions, case work, small-group breakout sessions, role playing, and several competitive and engaging simulations. In addition, participants will work through self-paced online content at their convenience in between live online sessions. Blended Format Highlights Include: Live Online Discussion with Wharton Faculty – This program offers the unique opportunity to directly engage with each of the program’s faculty. Curated Relevant Resources – Faculty curate and share a list of essential videos to equip learners with the requisite knowledge necessary for an optimal experience in live online sessions. Peer Dialogue – Participants are encouraged to share their input and experiences as well as gain valuable insights from peers and the wider community. Program Details: Every Tuesday for four consecutive weeks in April 2024 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT Day 1: April 2 Day 2: April 9 Day 3: April 16 Day 4: April 23 AND Every Thursday for four consecutive weeks in May 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT Day 5: May 2 Day 6: May 9 Day 7: May 16 Day 8: May 23 Experience and Impact In the Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Financial Professionals program, you will build on the foundation acquired in Wharton ESG Essentials to dive deeper into investment strategies that tap ESG data and insight — be it through accepted best practices or emerging levers. Whether you pursue fundamental analysis, value-based investing, factor models, screens or tilts, quant models, event-based trading strategies, impact investing, or thematically oriented focused efforts on different ESG factors, you will see the rapidly evolving frontier of the field and develop the skills needed to push it forward. The discussion will also look beyond publicly traded equities to private markets, corporate and public fixed income, real estate, and alternative investment assets. You will gain a better understanding of climate finance — how carbon markets and others drive the energy transition, and how to identify firms benefiting from climate transition tailwinds as well as headwinds within and across industries. The program will examine perspectives on the green technology and innovation sector, where cost curves are rapidly evolving, threatening to sunset some industries while accelerating the growth of new ones. And you will learn to map green supply chains to see the bottlenecks that will generate short-term inflationary pressures and medium- to long-term investment opportunities. You will also learn about the rapidly growing market for green bonds and what they can and can’t offer in terms of impact. The program will also explore geopolitical scenarios for the world economy over the next decade and their implications for portfolio construction. And from a governance standpoint, you will learn about the risk factors that make some firms more likely to face shareholder activism and less capable or successful in their response. You will also develop tools and tactics for more sophisticated engagement with firms to unlock value. Session topics include: ESG and Impact Investing Climate Finance and Economics Shareholder Activism Socio-Political Risk Interactive Highlights Include: 2030 Scenarios – Consider four distinct potential geopolitical scenarios for 2030 and their implications for investors today. Explore non-traditional datasets that can offer insight into socio-political risks and the efficacy of mitigation strategies including a contrast between divestment and engagement. Panel Discussion – Actively participate in a discussion with Wharton experts on how climate risk affects the pricing of publicly traded equities and debt. Develop insights into how markets such as energy, transportation, and real estate drive the energy transition and learn how climate risk impacts the pricing of their equities. Those interested in learning more about Wharton ESG Essentials, or additional ESG specialized certificates, can visit here. Participants who have successfully completed Wharton ESG Essentials as a standalone program can apply for and enroll in a certificate track within one year of Essentials completion. Convince Your Supervisor Here’s a justification letter you can edit and send to your supervisor to help you make the case for attending this Wharton program. Due to our application review period, applications submitted after 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday for programs beginning the following Monday may not be processed in time to grant admission. Applicants will be contacted by a member of our Client Relations Team to discuss options for future programs and dates. Who Should AttendWharton ESG Executive Certificate for Financial Professionals is designed for executives leading change in the ESG field who specialize in the financial services sector. This includes investment professionals, bankers, portfolio managers, private equity professionals and venture capitalists, hedge fund managers, financial advisors and analysts, and business leaders making sustainable investment decisions. The specialized track is also suited for professionals interested in the intersection of corporate sustainability and financial analysis. Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required for participation in Wharton Executive Education programs unless otherwise indicated. FacultyWitold Henisz, PhDSee Faculty BioAcademic DirectorVice Dean and Faculty Director, ESG Initiative; Deloitte & Touche Professor of Management in Honor of Russell E. Palmer, former Managing PartnerResearch Interests: Political and social risk management; project management; ESG integration; stakeholder engagementEmilie Feldman, PhDSee Faculty BioMichael L. Tarnopol Professor; Professor of Management, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Corporate governance, corporate strategy, diversification, divestitures, firm scope, spinoffs, mergers and acquisitionsArthur van Benthem, PhDSee Faculty BioAssociate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy; Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Climate CenterResearch Interests: Energy economics, environmental economics, public economicsChristopher Geczy, PhDSee Faculty BioAdjunct Professor of Finance; Academic Director, Wharton Wealth Management Initiative; Academic Director, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Center for Quantitative Financial Research, The Wharton SchoolMary-Hunter McDonnell, JD, PhDSee Faculty BioAssociate Professor of Management; Faculty Co-Director, Zicklin Center for Governance and Business EthicsResearch Interests: Organizational theory (political sociology, institutional theory); nonmarket strategy; corporate governance; corporate misconduct and punishmentTestimonialsThe program was filled with top minds in the field of sustainability and ESG investing. The professors were world class, providing fantastic data; analysis; and discussion of where ESG has demonstrated value, where ESG needs more data and conversation, and so much more.” Show More Less Matthew Escobar Financial Consultant, Equitable Advisors, USA Date, Location, & FeesApplication Deadline: March 19, 2024April 1 – May 31, 2024Live Online$7,000Every Tuesday for four consecutive weeks in April 2024 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT AND Every Thursday for four consecutive weeks in May 2024 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT Download the program schedule, including session details and format. Download ScheduleApply Now Prices are subject to change. Related ProgramsWharton ESG Essentials Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Senior LeadersWharton ESG Executive Certificate for Strategists Contact UsSchedule a personalized consultation to discuss your professional goals: +1.215.898.1776 execed@wharton.upenn.edu