Training and Mentorships
in Sustainable Finance

Developing strong leadership in sustainable finance

Finance Montréal’s goal is to develop the next generation of leaders in sustainable finance. We work with partners to design valuable training programs for various finance-adjacent workers.

Online training for students, immigrants, and career changers

Developed in partnership with Education For Sustainability, our online classes are designed to teach future members of the financial industry about sustainable finance. The courses are meant to complement university programs and are not a substitute for formal training. Instead, the goal is to offer an introduction to basic concepts related to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, socially responsible investment, and sustainable accounting. Courses target students and teachers in finance, accounting, economics, management, law, and environmental sciences.

Courses are available by cohort.

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Demystify ESG factors and responsible investing

Apr 01, 2024


An introductory course on ESG and Sustainable Investing inspired by leading research and programs developed by the CFA Institute, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Principles of Responsible Investing.

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Better understand the role of SASB accounting standards and their impact on sustainable finance

Apr 01, 2024


This is a foundational course on Sustainability Accounting Standards. Course draws on Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting Certification material and offers an overview and process of SASB’s approach.

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Seminar for Finance Professionals

Introduction to Sustainable Finance

Finance Montréal offers 30-minute self-directed classes to explain the basics of sustainable finance and their impact on financial organizations. The target audience is any professional in the Québec financial industry.

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Sustainable Finance

May 10, 2024


This seminar’s main goals are to devise a common, organization-wide language, inspire teams to practice sustainability, spur conversation and collaboration between teams, and show how ESG can mitigate risk and create value.

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Sustainable Business

May 10, 2024


This seminar’s main goals are to stress the importance of ESG factors in business decisions, understand the risks and opportunities associated with the needs and expectations of investors, employees, and customers, identify priorities for each industry (ISSB/SASB) and discuss the impact of ESG factors on businesses.

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Sustainable Investment

May 10, 2024


This seminar’s main goals are to explain basic investment strategies, improve communication with clients and other stakeholders, stress the importance of ESG factors as ways to mitigate risk, demonstrate the market share and demand for sustainable investment, and discuss ways to incorporate ESG into your business.

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Advanced Sustainable Finance

This advanced course focuses on ESG factors, CSR and climate change and their relationship to financial theory and best practices.

The curriculum was developed and will be taught by experts from both industry and academia.

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How to Incorporate ESG into Investment and Financing

May 10, 2024


This course brings ESG issues to the forefront by incorporating them into financial theory and best practices. The content has been developed and will be delivered by ESG experts from academia and industry. The course will present ESG stock market simulations, case studies and practical exercises.

Training recognized by the Chambre de la sécurité financière and the Institute of Financial Planning.

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Finance Montréal Mentorship Program

Finance Montréal's mentoring program helps students, career changers and newcomers learn more about career opportunities and academic paths in sustainable finance. Finance Montréal brings together mentors and mentees to exchange ideas and discuss the future.

The program also includes networking activities among Finance Montréal members to learn about the various career opportunities in sustainable finance.

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