Certificate in Climate Risk

ESG and Sustainability

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The aim of the qualification is to develop the learner’s professional knowledge, understanding and skills relating to climate change, climate risk and sustainable finance, with a view to supporting customers, clients, colleagues, and communities with the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon world.

This qualification is aimed at all financial services professionals globally who have an understanding of risk management principles and wish to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and expertise of climate risk. With broad financial services sector coverage, including bankers, insurers, investment managers, central bankers and regulators, risk managers, analysts and consultants.

The Certificate is aimed at all financial services professionals globally who have an understanding of risk management principles and wish to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and expertise of climate risk. With broad financial services sector coverage, including bankers, insurers, investment managers, central bankers and regulators, risk managers, analysts and consultants. Learners may also wish to explore the Chartered Banker Institute’s Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance as an introductory topic.

There are no formal entry requirements but an understanding of risk management principles and financial services practices is necessary.

  • The IPCC’s most recent assessment of climate science and the impacts of climate change (AR6);
  • Policy and regulatory developments at global, regional (EU) and national levels, including new disclosure and stress testing requirements, and emerging international standards;
  • Developments in data availability, quality and analytics;
  • Evolving finance sector approaches to climate risk governance and management;
  • The growth of finance sector alliances and other groups to address climate and other sustainability issues.

Course Fee

Title: Certificate in Climate Risk Membership Fee: €55
Registration and Certification: €745
Resit Fee: €175

 


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