ECON 470

Course Code & Number

ECON 470

Course Title

Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Analysis

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Senior

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Departmental Elective Free Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

Sustainable development goals (SDGs). Linear-circular economy. Socially responsible investments. Environmental finance. Fundamentals of sustainable finance. Blockchain applications and sustainability. Theories of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). ESG applications in different industries. Ethical investment. Impact investment. ESG regulations. Data source and reporting.

Course Objectives

The main aim of the course is to explain the changing nature of the finance-based on the SDGs. This course will provide a holistic understanding of theoretical, conceptual, and practical tools for the sustainable finance and ESG investing. This framework aims to redefine investment and finance framework based on the ESG investing metrics. At the end of the course, students will have a clear insight about sustainable finance and ESG investing.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

1.Relate sustainable investment, green finance, and corporate financial performance,

2.Analyze CO2 emission market, ESG metrics, climate risk pricing, and socially responsible investing, 

3.Evaluate corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate financial performance relationship,

4.Interpret mandatory and voluntary environment for ESG and sustainability accounting and reporting.

Course Coordinator:

Dr. N. Nergiz Dinçer