MOOC Principles of Sustainable Finance

With a different approach, the financial sector can ensure that our planet recovers and that the economy becomes sustainable, both now and in the future. But how do we make this transition?

This question was the focus of the 9-weekse massive open online course (MOOC) Principles of Sustainable Finance at the Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University.

De Ruijter Strategy worked with RSM Prof. Dirk Schoenmaker on the integration of scenario planning and option valuation in sustainable finance, which are covered in the MOOC under the topic ‘the importance of a long-term perspective’.
Read more about the freely accessible mooc here.

The basis for this MOOC originated in 2017 with the publication “From Risk to Opportunity: A Framework for Sustainable Finance”, to which De Ruijter Strategy has also contributed.

“Bad scenario’s don’t exist, only bad preperation.”

Paul de Ruijter

“By using language and visuals, we can create the future today.”

Jolanda van Heijningen

“The future cannot be forecasted, but it can be foreseen.”

Renate Kenter

“History shows us how unpredictable the future can be.”

Friso van Nimwegen

“The complexity of the future requires multidimensional thinking, anticipating and acting.”

Sharda Tewari

“Being well prepared is better than hoping that things will work out.”

Reinier Hattink

“Conducting research about the future is the greatest thing there is.”

Femke Pennink

“Without having a clear strategic goal, you are the puppet of circumstances.”

Kwint Kramer

“To be able to think about the future, you need to have the figures in order.”

Jannie Pruimers-Lanenga

“Discovering connections between data and trends remains fascinating.”

Iris Lijkendijk

“”One cannot drive with just the rearview mirror; look ahead and overtake! That’s the essence of scenario planning.””

Aryzo Arrindell