Understanding ESG

Advanced Responsible Investment Analysis explores and examines the use of sustainability data in functional investment analysis and stock valuation. The course offers learners an in-depth training in the practice and methodology of responsible investment analysis in assessing the impact of ESG factors on the fair value of listed equity assets.

PRI Academy’s flagship course, Applied RI provides a comprehensive examination of responsible investment, from theory to practical application. Learners leave the course able to identify and analyse material ESG factors and to integrate sustainability data into financial modelling and existing investment processes.

Climate Risk for Investors is designed to help investment professionals understand and act on the financial implications of climate change. As climate-related risks reshape markets and regulations tighten, investors need to protect portfolios, meet stakeholder expectations, and navigate growing complexity. Learners will explore the material impacts of physical and transition risks driven by policy, technology, and market shifts. The course also introduces regulatory developments and climate disclosure frameworks influencing investment practices globally. Through real-world case studies and scenario-based learning, learners will gain practical tools to assess risks and opportunities, support climate-aware investment strategies, and strengthen governance and engagement approaches.

ESG in Alternative Investments focuses on ESG applications in private markets. The course teaches investors how to identify, assess and incorporate material ESG factors in the investment process and how to select, appoint and monitor external managers. Learners choose between one of two asset class-specialist versions of the course, focusing on either private equity and private debt, or real estate and infrastructure.

This course explores the growing relevance of nature related issues to investment analysis: valuation and decision-making. Learners discover some of the most significant risks and opportunities tied to nature and biodiversity: learn about key policy developments and trends: and begin to consider the main elements of a substantive biodiversity incorporation strategy.

This course equips board members, trustees, and senior leaders with the knowledge and confidence to oversee and hold to account their organisation’s responsible investment strategies. Participants will gain an understanding of responsible investment principles and learn how ESG factors can affect financial performance and investment outcomes. The course offers guidance on assessing ESG risks and opportunities, challenging investment practices, and integrating sustainability considerations into investment oversight. By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to contribute to and monitor their organisation’s approach to responsible investment.

This course provides an essential introduction to key concepts in responsible investment practice and the materiality of ESG issues within investment decision making. This short: online training is designed specifically for mass rollout across an entire organisation – at all levels and all functions – to establish a companywide consistency of language when talking about ESG issues and responsible investment terminology.

Designed exclusively for those who have previously completed our Understanding ESG or Understanding Responsible Investment courses, this refresher course reinforces your foundational knowledge of responsible investment. It revisits core ESG concepts, helping you retain critical insights, close knowledge gaps and stay aligned with the latest trends and developments. Through interactive exercises and real-world case studies, this course refreshes and updates your knowledge, ensuring you stay confident in discussing ESG issues with colleagues and clients. The course equips you to navigate the evolving responsible investment landscape with clarity and confidence.