Module III: Green and Sustainable Financial Products
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: Sustainable Financial Instruments and Strategies
• Green Bonds and Loans
◦ The Rationale for Green Bonds and the "Greenium" Effect
• Social Bonds
• Sustainability Bonds and Sustainability-Linked Bonds
• Market-Based Instruments
• Impact Investing
◦ Differences between Investing FOR Impact and Investing With Impact
Topic 2: Development & Structuring of Sustainable Financial Products
• Components for Alignment with the Principles
• Certification: Climate Bonds Standard
◦ Environmental Due Diligence
Topic 3: Regional and Local Trends in Sustainable Financial Instruments
• Examples of Sustainable Financial Instruments
• Opportunities in Rwanda's Priority Sectors
• Lessons From Other Banking Markets