In addition to traditional financial returns, sustainability and ethical impact are becoming the focus of stakeholders in the investment space. Whether you are an investment practitioner or in a related job position (e.g., legal, compliance, human resources, strategy, etc.). Understanding and mastering ESG factors and taking them into account in decision-making will help professionals gain a professional competitive advantage and prepare for the sustainable development of their careers and businesses。  

ESG investment emphasizes the impact of investment activities on the ecological environment, social development, and the degree of value realization of relevant stakeholders, which is of great practical significance for promoting green, low-carbon and circular development, stimulating the vitality of the market economy, and realizing the high-quality development of China's economy. Talent is the first resource, and opening up new fields and new tracks for development is inseparable from the important support of talents.

According to the survey, the main reason why practitioners choose ESG finance majors is to value their broad career prospects, and industry insiders are generally optimistic about the career prospects in this field. All parties agree that there is an urgent need for ESG-related positions and talents in demand for future positions, and the top three are professionals related to ESG investment positions, ESG investment analysis positions and ESG risk management positions. The most important problem faced by ESG financial talents in their career development is the lack of knowledge and skills of the practitioners themselves.

*From the "China ESG Financial Talent Career Development Report"