Discover how to use finance can be used for a force for good and how businesses can contribute to building a more sustainable world.

Authored by Zahia Titi Master’s Student in Finance
Course Representative, MSc Finance

Author Description:

Zahia Titi is a Master’s student in Finance at Manchester Metropolitan University. She holds a double bachelor’s degree in Management Science with a specialisation in Accounting, Control, and Audit from ESAA in Algiers and IAE Lille in France.

Her experience spans internships in banking, taxation, and multinational companies, along with roles in retail, real estate, and education. Zahia is also actively involved in academic life as a student ambassador and course representative. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, she brings an international perspective to finance and sustainability. She is also a committed volunteer with DKMS, helping to raise awareness and recruit stem cell donors across the UK.

You can connect with Zahia on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zahia-titi-13b382207

Course Description:

Explore the connection between finance and sustainability, and understand how money can be used as a force for good.

This Self Study Pack introduces students to the principles of sustainable finance, a growing field where financial decisions are made not only for profit, but also for positive environmental and social impact. It covers core topics such as ESG investing, green financial products, climate risk, and the role of financial institutions in sustainability.

The pack challenges the traditional view that financial performance should come at the expense of the planet or society. Instead, it highlights how businesses and individuals can contribute to a more sustainable future while still achieving strong financial outcomes.

You’ll gain the foundational knowledge needed to navigate this space—whether you’re considering a career in finance, working on a sustainability project, or simply curious about how financial systems influence the world around us.

If this inspires even one person to think differently, then it has served its purpose.

Here’s my motivation: 

I created this self-study pack because I believe finance shouldn’t be exclusive or intimidating. Everyone deserves to understand how money works — and how it can be used responsibly. In today’s world, most businesses prioritise financial performance above all else. But I believe we can build profitable models that also protect the environment and contribute positively to society. We have the right to benefit from this planet, but we must also respect it and preserve it for future generations.

This pack is my way of making finance more accessible, conscious, and human.