Module I: Introduction to Sustainable Finance and ESG Principles
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
Understand what sustainable finance is (origins and evolutions).
Understand the role that finance plays in sustainable development.
Have an understanding of the global standard and frameworks guiding sustainability.
Understand ESG in the context of banking.
Be aware of the Rwanda ESG guiding principles.
Have an understanding of the Rwandan regulatory landscape on sustainability.
The following topics will be covered in this module:
Topic 1: What is Sustainable Finance
• Origin and Evolution of Sustainable Finance
• The Role of finance in Sustainable Development
• Standards and Frameworks on ESG
Topic 2: Understanding ESG in banking
• Difference between ESG and CSR
• Material ESG Issues for Financial Institutions
• Business Case for ESG in Banks
Topic 3: The RBA ESG Guidelines for banks
• Rwanda's Sustainability Priorities
• Rwanda's Regulatory Framework on Sustainability