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Sustainable Finance

This intensive program is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate sustainability into financial decision-making. 

Course details

  • Start date: 18 September 2025
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Fee: £500 plus VAT
  • Study mode: In person
  • Location: Boldrewood Innovation Campus
  • Refreshments and lunch provided

Sustainability that pays off

Executives who understand how to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial decision-making are not only future-proofing their organisations but also unlocking new sources of value. This course goes beyond environmental impact, equipping  executives with the tools to drive profitability, reduce financial risk, and unlock new capital flows through sustainable finance. Sustainable finance is no longer a niche but rather a strategic imperative.

Tangible ROI for you and your organisation

Academic evidence and industry reports suggest the following benefits for companies with robust ESG practices:

  • higher returns: companies with strong ESG performance show higher profitability and lower capital costs
  • risk mitigation: sustainable finance practices reduce exposure to regulatory, reputational, and climate-related risks, all of which are key drivers of long-term financial stability  
  • investor demand: over $30 trillion in assets are now managed under sustainable investment strategies, and this figure is growing rapidly.
  • career acceleration: ESG and sustainable finance expertise is in high demand across all levels of seniority. This course equips professionals, from emerging talent to seasoned leaders, for impactful roles such as Sustainable Finance Analyst, ESG Strategy Lead, or Head of Sustainability

Learn from the best

This course is designed for decision-makers who want to:

  • capture new market opportunities in green finance, impact investing, and climate risk management
  • align financial performance with sustainability goals
  • understand the evolving regulatory landscape
  • lead ESG integration across portfolios and business units

Course lead

The course lead is Dr Giota Papadimitri.

Register for this course

You can register for this course on the Online store.

Register now

Email Dr Giota Papadimitri for further information: p.papadimitri@soton.ac.uk 

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Contact us

We welcome email enquiries. Contact our Director of Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise, Professor Jeni Giambona

Executive Education

The course takes place in B175, Boldrewood Innovation Campus.
We're open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, UK time.