Responsible & Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance is an area that requires decisive leadership, flexibility, and responsiveness from the financial services sector, and society as a collective. This programme is for all financial services professionals who wish to understand more about the evolving nature of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors within financial services.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | University College Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) | Special Purpose | University College Dublin | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 Trimester
Delivery: Online.
Further information
Next intake
Autumn Trimester (2023-2024 academic year)
Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2023/2024 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2023/2024 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.
€680
This programme seeks to give an introduction to, and an understanding of themes such as: response to climate change; the catalyst for sustainable finance and EU regulatory initiatives. The programme also examines non-financial disclosures, climate and sustainability reporting including climate related risks, opportunities and financial impacts. The programme also examines green, social, and sustainable bonds. The programme concludes by discussing how to embed a culture of sustainability within an organisation, and an assessment of the future of the ESG agenda.
Benefits for you and your organisation
At the end of the programme you will be able to:
• Explain the key concepts, models and frameworks underpinning responsible and sustainable finance
• Explore the role and impact of responsible and sustainable finance policies in the financial services industry
• Assess the potential risks and opportunities of recent environmental trends facing investors and financial markets
• Evaluate investors’ organisational culture and behaviour implications in progressing responsible and sustainable finance
• Communicate clearly (using appropriate media), to key stakeholders the essence of and future prospects of responsible and sustainable finance within
• Critically reflect on their role and contribution to financial services firms and organisations’ mission in advocating a sustainability culture and responsible banking and investment.
Award
Professional Certificate in Responsible and Sustainable Finance from UCD.
For more information please contact education@iob.ie
Institute of Banking
Email: info@iob.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 6116500
Fax: +353 (0)1 6116565