With a particular focus on insurance, this course includes explanations, examples and case studies that aim to build up one's foundational knowledge of the concepts that underpin sustainable finance:
- Explore the core concepts of sustainable finance
- Understand risk management in sustainable finance
- Know the importance and methods of sustainability reporting- Explore some possible business opportunities from sustainable finance
- Know and understand the role of reinsurance when it comes to sustainable finance
- Understand how capital can be allocated to secure a more sustainable future
- Understand the importance of natural capital and biodiversity
A Certificate of Completion will be sent to your registered e-mail address within 5 working days, upon successful completion of the course. Candidate must also answer at least 75% of the questions correctly.
Course Outline
| 1 |
Introduction to Sustainable Finance |
| 1.1 |
Importance of Sustainable Finance |
| 1.2 |
Understanding Sustainable Challenges |
| 1.3 |
Introduction to Insurance's Role in Sustainability |
| 2 |
Core Concepts of Sustainable Finance |
| 2.1 |
Equity, Debt, Carbon Markets |
| 2.2 |
Transition FInance |
| 2.3 |
Blended Finance |
| 2.4 |
Natural Capital and Biodiversity |
| 3 |
Risk Management in Sustainability Finance |
| 3.1 |
Physical, Transition and Liability Risks |
| 3.2 |
Role of Insurers in Mitigating and Transferring Risks Through Innovation Solutions |
| 3.3 |
Risk Modelling |
| 3.4 |
ESG Analytics |
| 4 |
Sustainability Reporting |
| 4.1 |
Importance of Sustainability Reporting |
| 4.2 |
ESG Disclosure Principles |
| 4.3 |
Role of Stakeholder Engagement |
| 4.4 |
Measuring and Communicating Impact |
| 5 |
Business Opportunities from Sustainable Finance |
| 5.1 |
Business Opportunities from Sustainability |
| 5.2 |
Insurance Driving Innovation in Sustainable Finance |
| 5.3 |
Parametric Insurance |
| 5.4 |
Challenges to Business Opportunities from Sustainability |
| 6 |
Risk Transfer and Mitigation for Climate Change |
| 6.1 |
Fundamentals of Risk Transfer |
| 6.2 |
Reinsurance Mechanisms |
| 6.3 |
Reinsurance Solutions for Climate Risks |
| 7 |
Capital Allocation in Sustainable Finance |
| 7.1 |
Sustainable Capital Allocation in Insurance |
| 7.2 |
Sustainable Underwriting |
| 7.3 |
Blended Finance |
| 8 |
Natural Capital and Biodiversity |
| 8.1 |
The importance of Natural Capital and Biodiversity |
| 8.2 |
Interconnection Between Ecological Resources and Finance Systems |
| 8.3 |
Insurers' Role in Addressing Environmental Challenges and Protecting Biodiversity |
| 9 |
Conclusion and Next Steps |
| 9.1 |
Recap of Sustainable Finance Basics |
| 9.2 |
Recap of The Role of Insurance in Sustainability |
| 9.3 |
Emerging Trends in Sustainability Finance |
| 10 |
Assessment (10 Questions) |
Duration: 3 hours
Date(s): Access provided for 1 month from confirmation of payment receipt. Please provide 3 working days for your access to be granted.
Time: N.A
Venue: SCI Online Global Classroom
CPD Hours: 3 CPD hours
Closing Date: Registration will close once all available places have been filled.
Course Fee: Free Until Further Notice
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