KSY782: Green Economics in Practice: Navigating Sustainability, Regulation, and Carbon-Neutral Strategies

 

Learning Outcomes

1. Define key concepts and terminology related to ESG, sustainability, green finance, and carbon neutrality.

2. Explain the importance of ESG, sustainability, and green finance to organizations and investors.

3. Describe the key goals of government green initiatives, legislation, and climate policies.

4. Apply sustainability and ESG principles to evaluate industry practices and business strategies.

5. Analyse challenges faced by different industries in transitioning to a carbon-neutral environment.

6. Evaluate investment opportunities in green economics and ESG-aligned assets based on risk, return, and impact.

 

Course Contents

  • Introduction to ESG, Sustainability, and Green Finance
  • Overview of ESG, sustainability, and green finance concepts • Importance of sustainability for organizations and investors • Global and local trends in green economics • Case study: Successful ESG integration in businesses
  • Regulatory Frameworks and Government Initiatives
  • Overview of Malaysia’s green economics policies, legislation, and incentives • Key state and international regulations (e.g., climate reporting, carbon trading, ESG disclosure) • Aligning organizational strategies with regulatory expectations
  • Industry Challenges in a Carbon-Neutral Environment
  • Carbon neutrality: concepts, goals, and metrics • Challenges for key industries (finance, manufacturing, energy, real estate) • Barriers to green transition: technological, financial, operational, and cultural • Case studies: Lessons from industries pursuing carbon-neutral strategies
  • Green Investment Opportunities and Sustainable Finance
  • ESG investment opportunities: green bonds, ESG funds, sustainable projects • Evaluating financial performance, risk, and impact • Green finance tools and frameworks for investors and organizations • Practical exercise: Identifying ESG-aligned investment opportunities
  • Strategies for Implementation and Organizational Integration
  • Integrating ESG and sustainability into corporate strategy • Developing carbon-neutral and green finance initiatives • Monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement • Action planning workshop: Creating an ESG and sustainability roadmap for your organization