Instruments to help you navigate the sustainable finance journey
Sustainable Finance Training
Sustainable Finance is a fast-evolving topic that requires professionals with the financial and sustainable skills and know-how to navigate this complex environment. Here you can find a comprehensive list of sustainable finance training in Luxembourg, abroad and online. Use the filters below to see which learning suits best your needs depending on your level of expertise or your topics of interest.
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wdt_ID | Course | Provider | Description | Requirements | Themes | Type | Location | Duration |
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1 | Applying GRI Standards to write your non-financial report | PwC's Academy | Understanding the norm ISO 26000 and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, links & synergies in terms of non-financial reporting following GRI. | No pre-requisites | ISO 26000, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Reporting | Seminar | Online & Luxembourg | 3h |
2 | Aspiring Directors Programme - Shaping Future Directors | ILA - Institut Luxembourgeois des Administrateurs | Basis of effective board membership to carry out a board mandate, general overview of company’s operational activities and corporate governance, exposure to risk and strategic direction. | No pre-requisites | Board of Directors, Corporate Governance, Finance for Directors | Executive | Fontainebleau (FR) | 5d |
3 | Business and Climate Change | University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) | Risks and strategic opportunities re. climate change, i.e. how to build a business model in a low carbon, resource-efficient economy. | No pre-requisites | Climate Change, Corporate Responsiblity | Executive | Elearning | Part-time (2m, 8-10 h/week) |
4 | Business Strategies for A Better World Specialization | Wharton School - Univeristy of Pennsylvania | Tools and strategies to lead, invest, and make business decisions for social impact and scale entrepreneurship projects for social impact; analysis of global trends to make strategic business decisions. | No pre-requisites | Social Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Sustainable Development | Seminar | Elearning | 34h |
5 | Business Sustainability Management | University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) | Tools to pioneer change throughout the organisation with sustainability practices. Knowledge and confidence to argue the business case for sustainability. | No pre-requisites | Corporate Responsiblity, Regulations, Sustainability | Executive | Elearning | Part-time (2m, 12-15 h/week) |
6 | Certificate in Climate and Investing (CCI) | CFA Society UK | For investment professionals to understand climate and how to integrate climate change considerations into the investment process. | No pre-requisites | Analysis & Valuation, Climate Change, Climate Finance, Instruments, Reporting, Risk Management, Strategies | Certificate | No sessions, reading material to be studied for the exam | Self-learning book, 130h study |
7 | Certificat de development durable | Université de Namur | Overview of sustainable development at all decision-making levels, incl. complexity linked to multiple issues: circular economy, peak oil, future generations rights, biodiversity etc. Tools to integrate it into the professional framework. | BA degree or equivalent | Biodiversity, Circular Economy, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Sustainability | Certificate | Namur (BE) | Part-time (11d across 6m) |
8 | Certificate in ESG Investing | CFA Society Luxembourg | To learn how to: manage investments integrating ESG factors, analyse, evaluate, and integrate ESG factors; construct & manage ESG integrated portfolios, incl. investment mandates, portfolio analytics and client reporting. | No pre-requisites | Analysis & Valuation, Data, Reporting, Strategies, Sustainable Finance | Certificate | No sessions, reading material to be studied for the exam | Self-learning book, 130h study |
10 | Certificate in Sustainable Finance | University of Luxembourg | Foundations on sustainable finance, covering all core concepts, incl. financial concepts, regulatory and legal dimension, and reporting standards. | BA degree or equivalent, Excel-based Modeling, English | Data, Regulations, Monitoring, Reporting, Strategies, Sustainable Finance | Certificate | Luxembourg | 8d |
11 | Certificate of Advanced Studies in Sustainable Finance (CAS) | University of Zurich | Theoretical and practical knowledge of sustainable finance concepts, insights into the latest findings of research and practice in sustainable finance. | BA degree, Work Experience | Analysis & Valuation, Banking, Climate Change, Insurance, Microfinance, Research, Strategies, Sustainable Finance | Certificate | Zurich (CH) | Part-time (6-12m) |