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Certified Sustainable Finance Specialist

This course will give you the benefit of following the latest trends and developments of sustainable finance.

Instructor:

L. Burke Files,

Mark Outhwaite

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Price: €1500

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€1500

Self study and virtual classes

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Approx. 60 hours to complete

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Examination

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Certificate

Introduction to the class

With ESG being in the market since 2005 it the last years that it has evolved to a growing necessity for companies and financial institutions. A norm of the market soon to become necessity, should be first of all followed and supported by banks, insurers and investment firms. A driver for sustainability and responsibility towards a safer and better world.

This course includes:

  • 10 hour of virtual meetings with the instructor

  • 50 hours of self study including articles and video presentations

  • Full lifetime access to learning material

  • Certificate of achievement

How it works?

Virtual classes take place on Hapeiron, an Interfima e-learning platform.

  1. Enroll to the class from this page

  2. After enrollment you'll receive a registration link to access the platform 

  3. Complete all live classes and learning material

  4. Take the examination online

  5. Pass the exam and get your certification

Do you want this class in-house?

We can deliver this class in-house for your organization's employees.

About this Professional Certificate 

Pass the exam at the end of the course and earn a market focused certification. The designation is featured on FINRA's website. Interfima is a MENJE accredited vocational organization in Luxembourg.

Instructor

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Requirements

  • Three years experience in the financial services industry either/or an undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business or Law from an accredited university, college or school

  • Continuous Education: 3 hours of related financial training every year

Examination

  • Passing Grade 70%

  • Multiple choice questions and / or essay type questions

  • One (1) hour duration

ESG and Sustainable Finance:

A Five-Day Comprehensive Program

Duration: 5 Days (Equivalent)
Target Audience: Financial professionals, investors, risk managers, policymakers, regulators, corporate executives, and sustainability specialists.

Day 1: Foundations of ESG and Sustainable Finance

Understanding ESG & Sustainability in Finance

  • Defining ESG and Sustainable Finance: Differentiating green finance, climate finance, impact investing, and ethical investing.

  • Evolution of sustainable finance and global market trends

  • Key drivers: Climate risks, regulatory pressures, stakeholder expectations, and competitive advantages.

Climate Science & Sustainability Fundamentals for Finance

  • The science of climate change and its economic implications.

  • Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, carbon footprints, and Net-Zero strategies.

  • Introduction to biodiversity, circular economy, and social impact considerations.

Day 2: Regulatory Frameworks & Standards in Sustainable Finance

Key Global & Regional ESG Regulations

  • Paris Agreement, EU Taxonomy, Green New Deal, and TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures).

  • UK and EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and US SEC climate-related disclosures.

  • The role of central banks, financial regulators, and policy-driven incentives.

Measuring and Reporting ESG Impact

  • ESG data and ratings: Understanding MSCI, Sustainalytics, and ISS methodologies.

  • Sustainability disclosure frameworks: ISSB, GRI, SASB, and CSRD.

  • Challenges in ESG reporting: Greenwashing risks, standardization gaps, and third-party verification.

Day 3: Sustainable Investment Strategies & Financial Instruments

ESG-Integrated Investment Approaches

  • Responsible, sustainable, and impact investing: Key differences.

  • Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and EU SFDR investment classifications.

  • Active vs. passive ESG investing, engagement strategies, and shareholder activism.

Sustainable Financial Products & Market Innovations

  • Green bonds, sustainability-linked bonds, social bonds, and blue bonds.

  • Green and transition loans, sustainability-linked derivatives, and carbon markets.

  • Sustainable securitization and blended finance for scaling ESG investment.

Day 4: ESG Risk Management & Sustainable Corporate Strategies

ESG Risk Identification & Integration into Financial Decision-Making

  • Physical, transition, and liability climate risks in banking, insurance, and asset management.

  • Scenario analysis, stress testing, and the role of AI & big data in ESG risk assessment.

  • Regulatory requirements on climate risk management (e.g., ECB, PRA, SEC).

Sustainable Business & Corporate Strategies

  • Embedding ESG into corporate governance and fiduciary duties.

  • Sustainability leadership: Board oversight, executive incentives, and ESG accountability.

  • Case studies: Leading banks, asset managers, and corporations driving ESG integration.

Day 5: The Future of ESG & Sustainable Finance

Green FinTech & Technological Innovations in Sustainable Finance

  • Digital solutions: AI-driven ESG analytics, blockchain for sustainability tracking, and carbon credit markets.

  • Role of fintech in promoting green consumer finance and sustainable supply chains.

  • Opportunities and risks in decentralized finance (DeFi) for sustainability.

Scaling ESG Finance & The Path Forward

  • The role of blended finance, public-private partnerships, and development finance institutions.

  • The intersection of biodiversity finance, nature-based solutions, and climate adaptation.

  • The future of sustainable finance regulation, market growth, and professional development pathways.
     

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