Video Resource
Welcome to module "Sustainable finance for strategic financial decisions" where you will understand how to align your business strategy with sustainable finance and ESG goals to drive impactful, responsible growth.
Learning contents, activities and resources
Start by going through this comprehensive PDF to help you get acquainted and broaden your understanding of the module and apply the knowledge gained
Hands-on infographic
Take action towards responsible budgeting/financial decisions to support your entrepreneurial journey
Profit with purpose: the ESG challenge
Maria runs a small but growing business - an online store that ships handmade lifestyle products across the country - and has started hearing more about ESG principles. She is curious about how these ideas could strengthen her strategy and finances but does not know where to start. To help her make the shift, you will guide her through key decisions and challenges inspired by real-world ESG practices. Can you help Maria turn intention into action and unlock a more sustainable business path?
CHALLENGE 1: Budgeting for sustainability
Maria wants to align her financial decisions with ESG. What should she include in her business budget?
CHALLENGE 2: Planning with purpose
Maria is making a big packaging purchasing decision for her online orders. How can she apply ESG to guide her choice?
CHALLENGE 3: Choosing the right metrics
As an online store that ships products across the country, Maria wants to track her environmental impact. Which of these is the most relevant ESG metric?
CHALLENGE 4: ESG reporting keyword
Maria is building a simple impact dashboard to report on her sustainability progress. She knows that her ESG indicators must be clear, ________, and aligned with her business goals.
CHALLENGE 5: Starting small, leading big
After tracking carbon emissions per delivery, Maria wants to take action to reduce her environmental footprint. What is a smart first step?
CHALLENGE 6: Profit with purpose
Question – Maria is realising that applying ESG does not mean sacrificing success. She is learning to align her values with business goals. ESG helps her connect purpose with ___________.
CHALLENGE 7: Sharing the ESG story
Maria has piloted a low-emission delivery option and switched to sustainable packaging. She is now ready to communicate these efforts. What is the most effective way to share her ESG journey?
CHALLENGE 8: Lead the conversation
Maria wants to engage her new packaging supplier in her sustainability journey. What's a constructive way to begin the conversation?
Escape Room
Challenge yourself and your understanding with our digital escape room by reflecting on your prior module knowledge and experience
Test Your Knowledge
Financial Literacy Quiz
Question 1 – What is the role of ESG in entrepreneurial strategy?
What is a clear market trend influencing access to sustainable finance?
Question 3 – How can ESG indicators be integrated into financial planning?
Question 4 – What helps entrepreneurs assess and report sustainability performance?
Question 5 – How can entrepreneurs lead ESG-aligned initiatives?
Question 6 – How can entrepreneurs promote ESG practices in their networks?
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