This IBF-STS accredited course introduces participants from the financial sector to climate change management. It provides participants with a better understanding of the key climate change concepts, principles, and risk management issues relevant to the organisation’s activities.
Created by the Singapore Green Finance Centre and instructed by Prof Winston Chow, Associate Professor of Urban Climate at SMU’s College of Integrative Studies.
INTRODUCTION
After first ensuring that participants have a basic understanding of the climate science concepts, the discussion will move on to the main international agreements and frameworks on climate change, followed by concepts on climate reporting frameworks, guidelines, and principles.
Next, participants will be made aware of the various financial sector’s economic and market risks i.e., physical and transition risks, and opportunities arising from climate change.
The final topic will discuss the key sources of climate risks and potential transmission channels through which they can impact and be impacted by the financial sector performance of the organisation or materially impact sustainability factors.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, participants in the financial sector should fulfil the following learning outcomes:
ASSESSMENT
The course is assessed based on the standard IBF accreditation scheme.
FEE*
Per Participant: $500*
*STS-Eligible
This course is recognised under the Standards Training Scheme (STS) and is eligible for STS claims subject to all eligibility criteria being met. Please note that in no way does this represent an endorsement of the quality of the training provider and course. Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the programme and its relevance to participants’ business activities or job roles.
The STS is available to eligible entities based on the prevalent funding eligibility, quantum and caps. STS claims may only be made for recognised programmes with specified validity period. Please refer to www.ibf.org.sg for more information.