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16 Dec
2023
HDFC Capital Advisors: Corporate Internship Project
In collaboration with Harvard Entrepreneurship Collective and Learn with Leaders. Embark on an 8-week Experiential Learning Project Tackling a Fortune 500 real-world business problem, guided by a Harvard undergraduate mentor to craft live solutions that address the impact of Green Finance for residential real estate funds.Eligibility
Grades 8th-12th
Duration
8 Weeks
Early Application Date
12 December, 2023
[Regular Date: 14 Dec, 2023]
Program Fee for Early Applicants
USD 750
[Regular Fee: USD 1200]
Application deadline
14 December, 2023
Program Delivery
Zoom Led
About The Corporate Internship Project
Delivered by Learn With Leaders in collaboration with HDFC Capital Advisors and Harvard Entrepreneurship Collective, this prestigious Corporate Internship Project offers participants an internship opportunity with a Fortune 500 company in the field of Green Finance. Through this intensive Zoom-led 8-week Experiential Learning Internship Project, students will tackle a real world solution for a Fortune 500 corporate setting under the guidance of a Harvard Student mentor, providing world-class career preparation, aligning participants with industry practices and offering insights into navigating the corporate world effectively.
About HDFC Capital Advisors
HDFC Capital Advisors Limited (HCAL), a real estate private equity investment manager, recognizes that housing plays a significant role in determining the economic and social wellbeing of an individual. HCAL seeks to address the supply gap in affordable housing in India through partnerships and technology interventions that create an ecosystem for responsible investing that delivers a positive social and environmental impact.
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About the Experiential Learning Project
Focused on enhancing companies in the residential real estate market, the Corporate Internship Project involves engaging with a diverse global cohort, collaborating with corporate leaders, and leveraging an Ivy League Student Mentor. Participants craft practical solutions addressing the impact and relevance of Green Finance for residential real estate funds, culminating in a presentation and research paper that unravel the evolution's potential across regions and its benefits for real estate funds.
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What You’ll Learn
Key Benefits for Students
Meet the Mentors
Gain hands-on experience to persuade
Awards & Recognitions
Showcase your achievements to the world
Schedule
Project Milestones and Mentoring Sessions
Date
December 16, 2023 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Induction to the Launch of the Internship Program
+ Introduction to the Orientation Program
+ Introduction to the Mentors
+ Introduction to HDFC Capital Advisors
+ Team and Internship Project Release
+ Ice-Breakers
+ Networking Session with global interns
+ Notes to read for Students
Date
December 23, 2023 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 1: Introduction to Green Finance and Green Bonds
1. What is Green Finance and how has it evolved?
2. Green Bonds and types
3. What are Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles, Sustainability Bond Guidelines and Sustainability Linked Bond Principles?
4. What is the International Capital Market Association (ICMA)?
5. Global scenario for the acceptance of Green Bonds
Asia-Pacific region
India
Date
January 6, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 2: Understanding the Purpose
Impact of climate change on the real estate industry requires instruments such as Green Bonds that advocate sustainable development.
1. Current state of climate risks
2. Effects of climate risks on the real estate industry
Date
January 13, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 3: Benefits of Green Bonds
Deep dive on benefits of Green Bonds over Non-Green Bonds (return and risk perspective)
1. General benefits
2. Risks of issuing Green Bonds
Date
January 20, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 4: Policies and Incentives
1. The global scenario – policy incentives offered by governments where the marked has evolved
2. Policies in India and a comparison with the global scenario
Date
January 27, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 5: The Ecosystem
To list names of global green bond issuers and investors
1. Real estate green bonds issuers across the world
2. Green Bond investors
Date
February 3, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 6: Case Studies
Examples of real estate fund (preferably residential focused) that have raised Green Bonds, and how have they benefited
Date
February 10, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 7: What is in it for HDFC Capital Advisors (real estate residential fund)?
Final Presentations to Corporate Leaders
The outcome of the project will be a PowerPoint presentation and/or a research paper consisting of 1500–2000 words that will conclude on the impact/relevance of Green Finance for a residential real estate fund (like HDFC Capital Advisors).
The outcome will focus on two areas:
1. What regulatory changes are required in the Indian Green Bond market for it to flourish like some of the other successful markets?
2. What specific benefits will accrue to HDFC Capital Advisors if they focus on Green Bonds in the current scenario and in a scenario where regulation becomes more favourable?
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