Foundations of Sustainable Corporate Finance

Modern businesses must balance profitability with environmental and social responsibility. This comprehensive text-based course introduces you to the core principles of corporate finance through the lens of modern sustainability. You will transition from understanding traditional financial metrics to evaluating how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors influence capital structure, investment decisions, and corporate valuation. What you'll learn: Understand foundational corporate finance principles and key financial terminology; Analyze how ESG factors impact a company's risk profile and cost of capital; Explore modern sustainable financing instruments, including green bonds and sustainability-linked loans; Evaluate corporate investment decisions using sustainability-adjusted metrics; Navigate modern regulatory reporting frameworks and taxonomy guidelines. The course begins with essential financial definitions and core concepts before moving into detailed written case studies and practical scenarios. You will read through step-by-step explanations of corporate decisions, learning how to apply sustainable criteria to everyday financial management. Designed for beginners, this course requires no prior background in finance or sustainability. Start reading today to build a foundational understanding of sustainable financial decision-making.