Sustainable Finance

Trainer

Dr. Sabri Boubaker

Campus

Dubai

Language

English

Program Duration

5 Days

Ranking

Accreditations

CAA, EQUIS, AASCB, AMBA

Tuition Fees

Program Overview

This five-day executive program focuses on sustainable finance. It covers ESG factors’ impact on financial performance, sustainable investment strategies (green bonds, impact investing), corporate sustainability strategies and risk management (climate risk, scenario analysis), and future trends in sustainable finance (fintech, AI). The program includes case studies, concludes with a certification exam, and features a networking dinner.

Trainer's Background

Sabri Boubaker is a Professor of Finance. He joined EM Normandie in 2019. He has a PhD from the Université de Paris-Est, awarded in 2006 and an accreditation to supervise research (HDR) from the same university, awarded in 2010. His research interests are the ownership structure and control of listed companies. Sabri Boubaker has published many academic papers (+80 papers) in international journals. He is co-founder and co-chair of the annual Paris Financial Management Conference (2013) and the Vietnam Symposium in Banking and Finance (VSBF) series (2016). He is also the President of the International Society for the Advancement of Financial Economics (ISAFE).

Program Content

Day	Session	Title	Content
1	1	Introduction to Sustainable Finance	Overview of sustainability in finance, ESG principles, and global trends
1	2	Regulatory Landscape and Market Developments	UAE and international regulations, reporting frameworks (TCFD, GRI, ISSB), and compliance requirements.
2	3	ESG Risk Assessment and Materiality	Identifying and assessing ESG risks, materiality analysis, and reporting.
2	4	ESG Data and Financial Performance	Understanding green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and emerging financial products.
3	5	Sustainable Financial Instruments and Investment Strategies	Appraisal Methods, Goal Setting, and Effective Feedback Techniques
3	6	Impact Investing and Sustainability Portfolio Management	Evaluating impact investment opportunities, measuring social and environmental returns.
4	7	Corporate Sustainability Strategies and Risk Management	Aligning sustainability with corporate finance strategies, stakeholder engagement.
4	8	Climate Risk Management and Financial Stability	Assessing climate-related financial risks, scenario analysis, stress testing.
5	9	Future Trends and Certification Assessment	Fintech innovations, AI in ESG analysis, blockchain for sustainable finance.
5	10	Concluding Assessment, Certification, Feedback from Participants	Certification Exam, Group feedback, Networking Dinner