WHO WE ARE

The Responsible Investing Institute was developed by Federated Hermes to help professional investors to deepen their understanding of responsible investing and authentic ESG integration in order to enhance client conversations.

WHY

ESG is growing in popularity as it has tapped into an investor desire to incorporate environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations into their portfolios.

WHAT

Curriculum designed in partnership with KKS Advisors to maximize understanding of key ESG investing concepts and the language of responsible investing that at the same time offers practical solutions to help you manage your business.

Courses currently available:

ESG
101
  • Identify what ESG is and what it is not
  • Define key concepts, themes and the different approaches to responsible investing
  • Recognize what drives client demand
  • Uncover the link to alpha
  • Distinguish between ESG in active versus passive strategies
  • 50 minute web-based course
  • Eligible for one CE credit
ESG DATA & INVESTMENT IMPLEMENTATION
  • Understand authentic ESG integration practices
  • Navigate the ESG data landscape and understand its limitations
  • Understand that ESG investing is fundamental investing
  • Recognize the value of engagement
  • 50 minute web-based course
  • Eligible for one CE credit
ESG BUSINESS IMPLEMENTATION
  • Talk about ESG with new and existing clients
  • Discover if a client is interested in ESG
  • Differentiate between ESG best practices and the bare minimum
  • Understand client reporting on ESG
  • Identify authentic asset managers
  • 50 minute web-based course
  • Eligible for one CE credit
 

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