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CHARACTERISTICS :

This basic module is available as an e-learning course.

• Duration : approx. 2 hours. 

This module is an introduction to the basic concepts of SRI and sustainability, one of the most frequently mentioned topics in the media today. With this module, we aim to explain the fundamental principles of sustainability, highlight the urgency of the current situation and remove potential barriers that prevent us from acting more decisively and effectively.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES :

• Understand the challenges of sustainability ;
• Own up to our respective responsibilities;
• Identify different actionable measures, particularly for institutional investors.

This module is free of charge. It is aimed at anyone interested in sustainability and seeking to promote sustainable development in a meaningful and holistic way, whatever their professional or personal activity. 

CHARACTERISTICS :

This foundation course is available  as an e-learning programme.

• It comprises five different modules : Sustainability, Fiduciary duty, Regulatory developments, Investment decisions, Active ownership. 
• Duration of the e-learning programme : approx. 5 hours.

This foundation course enables pension representatives and investment teams to understand the levers available to them to align portfolios with sustainability objectives and to use their influence to promote sustainable development.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES :

• Be familiar with the principles of SRI and how to apply them ;
• Be familiar with the principles of institutional investors' fiduciary duty ;
• Understand regulatory developments in the field of sustainable finance ;
• Understand the different SRI approaches and the added value of ESG analysis in investment decisions ;
• Know the various active ownership methods and their effectiveness in different contexts. 

CHARACTERISTICS :

• The online training programme also includes a library of more advanced e-learning modules on specific SRI topics. 
• These modules are organized in different categories related to developments in SRI: emerging ESG topics,  new regulations, new initiatives, new tools.
• The continuing education library includes an evolving and growing number of ‘micro-learning’ modules.
• Duration of e-learning modules : approx. 40 minutes each.

These e-learning modules are designed to ensure that pensions professionals stay informed and at the forefront of constant and rapid developments in sustainable finance. They are developed according to the specific needs of investment professionals and their areas of interest. For example, they include briefings on recent events (COP, Swiss Stewardship Code, etc.) and in-depth modules on specific topics (climate strategies, digital responsibility, biodiversity, etc.). 

This library is regularly updated to reflect the various developments in the field of SRI.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES :

• Become familiar with the key concepts and issues relating to specific topics and understand their importance in the broader context of sustainable development ;
• Understand the relevance of these issues and their implications for investors ;
• Understand the levers available to investors to promote best practices amongst companies and across the investment industry. 

The education platform developed by Ethos also includes webinars with recognised experts on specific topics, to provide a better understanding of the challenges linked to certain ESG issues, as well as the possibility to organize workshops for pension funds wishing to go further in implementing SRI practices.