The Alliance for Responsible Capitalism presents a competition focused on the interplay of ESG, climate risk, and public policy for the banking sector.
Registration
Join this competition to develop the sought-after skills to lead sustainable change in a fraught political environment.
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ESG insights: Develop an understanding of how the regulatory landscape shapes the field of ESG investing, sometimes in contradictory ways, by hearing from diverse stakeholders related to banking and climate and by tackling the challenge from an interdisciplinary lens, considering business, policy, legal, and environmental dimensions (inbound materiality)
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Avenues for impact: Develop an understanding of the levers companies have available to influence the policy landscape on ESG and climate topics, and how companies currently engage in this political space (outbound materiality)
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Competitive edge: Cultivate a differentiated skill set in ESG investing and strategy. Rather than simply optimizing a portfolio, find solutions through responsible policy engagement to move the entire financial sector toward net zero.
What recruiters are saying: “There is an enormous sustainability talent shortage, and it is limiting our ability to develop transformative renewable energy projects at scale. Every job we hire for in our MBA recruiting, in every function, requires upskilling for sustainability.”
Eligibility
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Students are invited to register as teams of up to 4 people
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All students in an accredited post-graduate program are eligible to enter, e.g., MBA, MS, MPP, MEM, MFin, JD, PhD, etc.
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We recommend bringing in a variety of perspectives and academic backgrounds as your proposal is expected to showcase a comprehensive business, legal, and public policy influence strategy.
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Here is an optional matchmaking form which teams or individuals of less than 4 can fill out to find teammates and search for cross-disciplinary teammates.
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Finalist teams will be expected to present in-person in Ann Arbor, MI, for the final round on Saturday, February 7. Up to 2 substitutions are allowed. Note that teams will be responsible for travel costs.
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Undergraduate students are not eligible for this competition, but please stay tuned for future events!
