KSY783

KSY783: Driving Long-Term Value: ESG Integration, Stakeholder Capitalism, and SRI Opportunities

Learning Outcomes

1. Define key ESG concepts, stakeholder capitalism principles, and Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) frameworks.

2. Explain the strategic importance of ESG integration in driving long-term organisational and investment value.

3. Analyse ESG risks and opportunities across environmental, social, and governance dimensions.

4. Differentiate between traditional investment approaches and SRI-aligned strategies.

5. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing ESG strategies, disclosures, and governance practices.

Course Contents

ESG concepts and evolution of sustainable finance • Business case for ESG and long-term value creation • Stakeholder capitalism: shifting expectations of investors, regulators, and society • Global and Malaysian ESG trends • Case study: Organisations that created long-term value through ESG integration

Overview of Malaysia’s sustainable finance ecosystem • BNM’s Climate Change and Principle-Based Taxonomy: • Key principles and classifications • Practical implications for financial institutions • ESG governance, disclosures, and regulatory expectations • Case Study: Mapping business activities to BNM taxonomy

From shareholder value to stakeholder value • Integrating ESG into corporate strategy and decision-making • Managing trade-offs between profitability, sustainability, and impact • Cultural and governance changes required for ESG success • Discussion: Responding to stakeholder and market pressure

Overview of SRI approaches and products • ESG screening, integration, and impact investing • Identifying ESG-aligned investment opportunities • Managing ESG risks in portfolios

Translating ESG strategy into actionable initiatives • Performance measurement, reporting, and continuous improvement • Building internal capabilities and accountability • Developing ESG and SRI action plans for organisations or portfolios