Module III: Green and Sustainable Financial Products
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
Have an overview of the existing sustainable financial products and strategies in global financial markets.
Understand the principles behind the development and structuring of green & sustainable products.
Understand the regional trends in green and sustainable products.
Be aware of the opportunities for banks in Rwanda’s priority sectors.
Draw lessons from other banking markets.
The following topics will be covered in this module:
Topic 1: Sustainable Financial Instruments and Strategies
• Green Bonds and Loans
◦ The Rationale for Green Bonds and the "Greenium" Effect
• Social Bonds
• Sustainability Bonds and Sustainability-Linked Bonds
• Market-Based Instruments
• Impact Investing
◦ Differences between Investing FOR Impact and Investing With Impact
Topic 2: Development & Structuring of Sustainable Financial Products
• Components for Alignment with the Principles
• Certification: Climate Bonds Standard
◦ Environmental Due Diligence
Topic 3: Regional and Local Trends in Sustainable Financial Instruments
• Examples of Sustainable Financial Instruments
• Opportunities in Rwanda's Priority Sectors
• Lessons From Other Banking Markets