The use of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) derivatives grew more than 30% last year.  This previously niche marketplace continues to attract a broader set of market participants driving its growth. It also reinforces the idea that derivatives can play a key role in the advancement of ESG objectives in the financial markets and in the global transition to a green economy.

This IFM course is designed to provide foundational information about ESG markets, government and investor expectations, and what factors are driving growth and product innovation.   It also will show how this unique type of derivatives can be used to manage the financial risks related to ESG.

Learning Outcomes

After the course you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of ESG derivatives products
• Learn about various product structures and transaction types
• Examine examples sustainability-linked derivatives
• Explore offerings in ESG credit derivatives contracts and exchange traded derivatives
• Know the top industry influencers in ESG strategies and product development  

       And, specifically related to energy and emissions trading, you will:

• Know the role of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and relevance of Kyoto, the Paris Accord and most recent COP26 standards
• Understand how the emissions trading program (“Cap and Trade”) works
• Learn about the influences of the EPA and the states in key North American carbon markets 
• Become familiar with derivatives market innovations that are advancing the use of renewable energy and renewable fuel derivatives 

Who Should Attend

• Futures market professionals, investors, money managers 
• Sales and marketing personnel at FCMs
• Staff in trading, risk management and legal departments
• Policymakers at state and federal levels
   

Level:  Fundamental

Duration:  4 hours total (2 days)

Delivery:  Live, virtual instruction for 120 minutes per day on two (2) consecutive days. IFM's shorter virtual sessions allow attendees the flexibility to fit education into their work day. IFM's live course offers the benefit of a live education — including the ability to interact with other attendees and our knowledgeable faculty — without the travel expense or days away from work.

Note class hours are in U.S. Eastern Time to provide maximum convenience for most U.S. and  global participants.