Getting the CFA ESG Investing Certificate: Tips from a Big Four ESG Consultant

ABOUT DIANA
Diana is a recent graduate and a young professional working as an ESG and Sustainability Consultant at PwC in Hong Kong. Before joining PwC, Diana accumulated valuable insights through internships in sustainability roles in both Hong Kong and South Korea. These experiences equipped her with a holistic understanding of sustainability practices. Diana obtained the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing in 2023. In this episode, she shares her exam experience and study tips with us. For more information, you can feel free to reach out to Diana on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/diana-jeo...
ABOUT THE EPISODE
0:00 Intro
0:56 Self Introduction
2:13 ESG consulting work at Big Four
4:25 Reasons for taking the exam
4:57 Exam syllabus and topics
7:07 Topics most relevant to work
7:45 Exam details: timeline/ learning materials
9:54 Level of difficulty? Do you need Finance/ESG background?
11:13 Would you recommend taking the exam? If yes, who?
12:25 Study tips
13:16 Wrap up
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ABOUT HOST
Natalie is a passionate advocate for corporate impact. She studied Environmental Management in Hong Kong and currently works in the ESG/Sustainability research and consulting industry in Toronto. In her work, she aspires to contribute to the creation of a sustainable and equitable future by helping businesses make strategic decisions. On KZbin, she aims to inspire positive change by sharing impactful sustainability stories.
REFERENCES
CFA Institute - Certificate in ESG Investing: www.cfainstitute.org/en/progr...

[@pavanmylapalli1049]

Excellent work and great information

[@pavanmylapalli1049]

❤ Really thank you for your information and support

[@user-kr6eq4hd5u]

Thanks for the video!

[@talksustaintome]

Thank you for supporting!

[@user-xi4ut3qh9h]

That's like the wokest certificate ever launched. Give it 5 years and ESG is gone.

[@pavanmylapalli1049]

Hello Madam ,im trying to contact you on LinkedIn but its too expensive to get premium membership So I would be helpful if you give answer to this comment 1. Completed my bachelor’s as mechanical engineer and enrolled in masters program Environmental and recycling technology German university (CAN I DO ESG INVESTING CERTIFICATION COURSE ) Is it related to my masters program. 2. What are the major skills and qualifications required for ESG SORRY for this lengthy question 😊

[@talksustaintome]

Hi, thanks for your comment! Below are my responses: 1. Yes, of course. As our guest speaker highlighted in the video, this program is suitable for individuals from different backgrounds, meaning that anyone can participate. ESG is indeed a cross-disciplinary topic that encompasses not only the Environmental (E) factor, but also the Social (S) and Governance (G) perspectives. It's impressive that you have both an engineering and environmental background, as this equips you with an environmental mindset that makes you a strong candidate for the program. I suggest that you can explore the "S" and "G" aspects further, especially in the business and finance contexts, to see if ESG is a field that truly interests you. 2. There is a wide range of skills that help you become an ESG practitioner. These include fundamental ESG concepts, basic knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and guidelines, and relevant policies and regulations. But more importantly, having a data-driven and analytical mindset, strong reporting and communication skills, and the ability to stay updated on the latest ESG trends would be most beneficial. As for qualifications, it really depends on your role, organization, or specific issue area that you focus on. I've created another video that focuses on sustainability/climate/ESG risk management (link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpiQloZja9qfkKcsi=SyRTnz-eP2-KxPui ), feel free to check that out. I'm also planning to create more videos on other ESG-related qualifications, so stay tuned! Thanks again for supporting this channel! Hope you find these videos helpful. :)

[@pavanmylapalli1049]

@@talksustaintome Hello Madam .. last time when I seen your video I got some clarity on Esg and also I have been learning various skills related to Esg Here I want to ask you about GRI reporting As a master student if i have certification from GRI ACADEMY on sustainability reporting , does it useful for me in individually and doing certification in GRI is worth full or not Y becz when I’m searching content and info related to this unfortunately I didn’t get any info and feedback .please help me with this matter.