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ESG integration
Introduction
Active ownership
Climate change
Partnership with Prudential
Community and people
A final word
Providing ESG‑related Training
1. W WF Responsible Investment 101 This course serves as a primer and introductory course into Responsible Investment. Upon completion the individual should: a. U nderstand the range of approaches to responsible investment b. Identify best practices and available tools for measuring & monitoring E&S performance c. D esign meaningful disclosures that articulate how E&S risks and opportunities are being considered in financing decisions d. E ffectively communicate about RI (both internally (w/ management) and externally (w/ clients) All Staff, Compulsory 2a. P RI Academy: Understanding Responsible Investment The course explores the key principles of responsible investment, uses real life case studies to illustrate the materiality of ESG issues in business, and introduces strategies for identifying and managing new approaches to ESG. The course provides insights into the materiality of ESG issues and introduces a systematic approach to incorporating ESG factors in investment decisions and active ownership. OR 2b. P RI Academy: Applied Responsible Investment This course focuses on identifying and incorporating ESG factors in investment decision making, this course is our flagship training programme for responsible investment practitioners. This is PRI’s flagship training programme, providing a comprehensive examination of responsible investment from theory to practice. The course trains investment professionals to identify and analyse material ESG factors and to incorporate these factors into their investment decisions and ownership activities. Investment Professionals, Compulsory Select Distribution professionals, Compulsory All staff, Opt-in 3. CFA ® Institute: Certificate in ESG Investing The CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing offers both practical application and technical knowledge in the fast-growing field of ESG investing – an opportunity to both accelerate progress and demonstrate purpose. The certificate and learning materials were developed by leading practitioners for practitioners and have been recognised by the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, an independent body that seeks to encourage investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns and better manage business risks. The Certificate in ESG Investing is owned, administered, and awarded globally by CFA Institute having previously been developed and awarded by CFA Society UK. All Staff, Opt-in
As part of ongoing training and development initiatives for staff members, the following ESG-related training programmes have been implemented in 2022. Board-level training In 2022, the Eastspring Singapore Board underwent a two-hour ESG Board training session. The training session was helmed and delivered by PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”) and included the following topics: sustainability reporting and related developments, ESG integration, MAS Environmental Risk Management guidelines, and ESG governance. Staff training In 2021, the Sustainability Committee looked into equipping all staff with ESG- related training. The final decision was to provide three different levels of training so that we can cater to varied levels of ESG proficiency. The final selection of programmes was selected based on existing partners that are well-recognised within the industry. In 2022, the following has been rolled out to all staff and will be made available for all incoming staff:
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