Upon successful completion, participants will unlock the prestigious IBF Skill Badge, stackable towards IBF Certification.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, participants in the financial sector will be able to:
1. Understand the critical relationship between infrastructure companies and the environment
2. Identify material environmental and social risks in infrastructure investments
3. Utilize key metrics and tools to evaluate E&S issues in the infrastructure sector
4. Implement strategies for responsible lending and investment in infrastructure
LIST OF TOPICS COVERED:
Course I: Infrastructure & the environment at a glance (30-45mins)
The introductory course covers the essential background information needed to comprehend why environmental and social (E&S) issues can create both risks and opportunities for companies and projects in the infrastructure sector, as well as for the banks and investors that provide funding.
Course 2: Materiality & risk transmission in infrastructure investments (30-45mins)
The second course expands on the content discussed in the initial course and equips finance professionals with a structured approach to: 1) recognize the environmental and social (E&S) issues that are likely to pose significant financial risks to infrastructure companies and projects, and 2) grasp how these risks are transferred to banks and investors.
Course 3: E&S metrics & tools for infrastructure (30-45mins)
The 3rd course advances on the content discussed in the preceding two courses and offers finance professionals: 1) insights into crucial metrics for assessing clients' and portfolio companies' handling of environmental and social (E&S) issues in the infrastructure sector, and 2) a curated selection of E&S data sources to aid financiers in monitoring the E&S policies and performance of infrastructure companies and projects.
Course 4: Strategies for responsible lending and investment in infrastructure (45-60mins)
The final course focuses on essential strategies that bankers, investors, and other asset owners can utilize to effectively integrate information.
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*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.