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Certificate of Practice in ESG and Climate Risk Management

Course Code
FA90
Category
Finance And Accounting
Course ID
2597
Course Outline

Course Overview

This DIXONTECH certification program equips professionals with the strategic, analytical, and regulatory knowledge required to manage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and climate-related risks. It combines global ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting, and climate risk assessment techniques, aligning with TCFD, IFRS S1 & S2, GRI, SASB, and EU Taxonomy standards. Participants will develop the ability to integrate ESG into risk management, financial planning, and corporate decision-making.

TRAINING TOPICS

  • Introduction to ESG and Sustainability Principles
  • Global ESG and Climate Risk Frameworks
  • ESG Metrics, Indicators, and Data Disclosure
  • Climate Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing
  • Environmental and Carbon Risk Measurement
  • Social Responsibility and Governance Integration
  • ESG Reporting: GRI, TCFD, IFRS, SASB Standards
  • Climate Finance, Green Bonds, and Investment Strategies
  • Regulatory Compliance and EU Taxonomy Alignment
  • Future Trends and Digital Tools in ESG Analytics

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Implement ESG and climate risk practices aligned with international standards to enhance sustainable performance and resilience.

  • Integrate ESG principles into business strategy
  • Assess and quantify climate and sustainability risks
  • Conduct ESG due diligence and reporting
  • Apply TCFD and IFRS sustainability standards
  • Develop climate resilience and adaptation plans
  • Design ESG performance dashboards and KPIs
  • Align investment and risk decisions with ESG frameworks

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

Professionals engaged in sustainability, risk management, finance, and corporate strategy across industries.

  • Risk and Compliance Managers
  • ESG and Sustainability Officers
  • Financial and Investment Analysts
  • Corporate Governance Professionals
  • Strategic Planners and Policy Advisors
  • Environmental and Climate Consultants
  • Bankers and Asset Managers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

DIXONTECH integrates theory, case studies, and ESG data analytics exercises. Through interactive simulations, scenario-based climate modeling, and global sustainability case analysis, participants will gain hands-on skills to design and implement ESG risk frameworks aligned with leading international regulations.

DAY 1

FOUNDATIONS OF ESG AND CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT

  • Understanding ESG pillars and global relevance
  • The link between ESG and financial performance
  • Evolution of ESG and sustainability regulations
  • ESG value creation and stakeholder expectations
  • Overview of climate-related financial disclosure
  • Introduction to sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • ESG in banking, energy, and corporate sectors
  • Case study: ESG-driven business transformation

DAY 2

GLOBAL ESG FRAMEWORKS AND STANDARDS

  • Overview of GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks
  • IFRS S1 and S2 sustainability disclosure standards
  • EU Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
  • OECD and UN Principles for Responsible Investment
  • Mapping ESG metrics to regulatory expectations
  • ESG reporting architecture and assurance practices
  • Integrating ESG into enterprise risk management (ERM)
  • Workshop: aligning ESG reports with global standards

DAY 3

CLIMATE RISK ASSESSMENT AND SCENARIO ANALYSIS

  • Physical vs. transition climate risks
  • Scenario analysis under TCFD recommendations
  • Climate risk stress testing methodologies
  • Quantifying exposure and sensitivity to risks
  • Portfolio-level climate risk analysis
  • Incorporating climate risk into financial planning
  • Carbon pricing and emission modeling
  • Case study: TCFD-aligned risk assessment exercise

DAY 4

ESG DATA MANAGEMENT, DISCLOSURE, AND REPORTING

  • ESG data collection and analytics frameworks
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for ESG reporting
  • Materiality assessments and stakeholder engagement
  • Assurance and audit of ESG disclosures
  • AI and digital tools in ESG data analysis
  • Using dashboards for ESG and sustainability performance
  • ESG scoring and third-party rating systems
  • Workshop: building an ESG performance dashboard

DAY 5

STRATEGIC ESG IMPLEMENTATION AND CLIMATE FINANCE

  • ESG integration into strategic decision-making
  • Climate finance instruments and green bonds
  • Sustainable investment strategies and indices
  • Corporate governance for sustainability leadership
  • ESG-linked loans and financial innovation
  • Emerging ESG trends and regulatory outlook
  • Designing corporate ESG policies and reporting frameworks
  • Capstone project: creating an integrated ESG ri

Course Schedule

Discounts and Registration

Group & Corporate Discounts:
Available for companies enrolling multiple participants to help maximize ROI.
Individual Discounts:
Offered to self-sponsored participants who pay in full and upfront.
Registration Process:
Corporate nominations must go through the client’s HR or Training department.
Self-nominations must be prepaid via the “payment by self” option.
Confirmation:
All registrations are subject to DIXONTECH’s approval and seat availability.
Refunds:
Provided in case of course cancellation or no seat availability.
Tax Responsibility:
Clients are responsible for any local taxes in their country.