The role of finance in our world is absolutely critical. Money is to our economic system what blood is to our biological life. We need healthy finances if we are going to keep our system healthy. If we want the right things to happen, we need the right kind of funding. Awareness about the impact of economic choices has increased among consumers and investors, who now factor social and environmental considerations into their daily decision-making. Consequently, a whole sector has developed within the financial industry that cares for social and environmental impact and seeks returns beyond financial.In this course, participants will: Become familiar with the concept of Venture philanthropy, Impact Investment, Sustainable finance and ESG (Environment, Society and Governance). Learn how to assess investment opportunities in social ventures from an impact perspective. Analyse the potential tradeoff between impact and financial returns. The current market trends and key players of the impact investing ecosystem. Identify the different components of impact measurement. Learn how ESG considerations affect corporations. ability to attract capital in the market.