A Starters Guide to ESG, Energy and Climate Course

Ellen R. Wald

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This Fundamentals-level course, "A Starters Guide to ESG, Energy and Climate," explores the growing significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in the energy industry and investment landscape. Led by Dr. Ellen R. Wald, an expert in energy history and consulting, participants will trace the history of socially responsible investing and the emergence of ESG as a powerful influence on financial and corporate decision-making. The course emphasizes the environmental aspects of ESG while covering how energy companies and investors are adapting to these evolving standards. Learners will understand the origins, development, and drivers behind the surge in ESG investing, including changes in regulation, investor demand, and corporate governance. The course also peeks into ongoing debates on ESG strategies, such as the role of divestment versus engagement, especially relating to energy and climate concerns.Read more...

Who Should Take This Course
• Financial advisors
• Energy industry professionals
• Investors seeking ESG knowledge
• Beginners interested in sustainable investing

What You Will Learn
• ESG investing strategies
• ESG history and development
• ESG impact on energy sector
• Regulatory environment and compliance

Why This Course Works
• Increased investor demand for ESG
• Growing importance of ESG in finance
• Influence of ESG on corporate decisions
• Understanding ESG-related risks and opportunities

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Course contents

    Chapter 1 - ESG as Public Relations vs. Investor Relations

    1.01 Intro to ESG (4 min.)  Sample Lesson Quiz

    1.02a Where did ESG come from and why? (Part 1) (11 min.)

    1.02b Where did ESG come from and why? (Part 2) (16 min.) Quiz

    1.03 A big scope view on how ESG is impacting the energy industry (5 min.) Quiz

    1.04 A Cynical View (14 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 2 - ESG in Any Company and Deciding if it’s Worthwhile

    2.01 Key Players in the ESG Ratings Space (8 min.) Quiz

    2.02a Lack of Standardization (Part 1) (16 min.)

    2.02b Lack of Standardization (Part 2) (13 min.) Quiz

    2.03 Flexibility in Creating an ESG Narrative (13 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 3 - Exploring ESG Criteria and What They Mean for an Energy Company

    3.01a How even a fossil fuel company can qualify as ESG (Part 1) (7 min.)

    3.01b How even a fossil fuel company can qualify as ESG (Part 2) (13 min.)

    3.01c How even a fossil fuel company can qualify as ESG (Part 3) (10 min.) Quiz

    3.02 What Self-Reporting Means (11 min.) Quiz

    3.03 Reasons to Choose Not to Report (3 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 4 - What is ESG and Why is it Important to the Energy Industry?

    4.01a Environmental Performance Impact on the Oil & Gas Sector (Part 1) (13 min.)

    4.01b Environmental Performance Impact on the Oil & Gas Sector (Part 2) (12 min.) Quiz

    4.02a Why National Oil Companies Don’t Care (Part 1) (11 min.)

    4.02b Why National Oil Companies Don’t Care (Part 2) (16 min.) Quiz

    4.03 Impact on Privately Held Companies (9 min.) Quiz

    4.04 Why Public Companies Care So Much (3 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 5 - The Future of ESG: Pension Funds, Banking, Private Equity and Bubbles

    5.01a Developments in Regulation (Part 1) (22 min.)

    5.01b Developments in Regulation (Part 2) (18 min.) Quiz

    5.02a Second Degree Impacts: Pressure on Financiers (10 min.)

    5.02b Second Degree Impacts: Pressure on Insurers (12 min.) Quiz

    5.03 The Bubble Argument (7 min.) Quiz