ESG Data & Accountability

In this course, we’ll introduce students with basic knowledge of traditional financial products to data-driven resources they can use to complement their fundamental analysis. We’ll also highlight certain deceptive marketing practices that can paint a rosier picture of addressing ESG-related concerns than may actually be the case. Moreover, many corporations appear to be growing increasingly aware of the values of the millennial generation, who, according to some industry surveys, appear to acc

• Draw conclusions about how Big Data and artificial intelligence can aid in ESG investing analysis, and describe inherent challenges.
• Differentiate between different forms of deceptive business practices, including green washing, social washing, and pink washing.
• Detail how certain investors’ interests may be driving increased attention on ESG investing.
• Explain why ESG remains a work in progress and list some anticipated developments.