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Certificate in Sustainability & Climate Risk

The “Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Risk” offered by Equalifi is designed to equip contemporary investors and professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the fast-growing world of climate risk management. The course begins with a solid foundation in climate risk management, covering key concepts, assessing the economic impact of climate change on various sectors, and developing mitigation strategies to lead sustainable investments.

It then explores the policy and regulatory frameworks at global, national, and regional levels, including international protocols, IPCC assessments, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will gain insights into evolving policy trends and their impact on investments. The final section delves into advanced topics such as data and analytics in climate risk, finance sector approaches to climate risk governance, and collaborative efforts in sustainability. This comprehensive program ensures that professionals are well-prepared to lead their organizations in addressing top issues in climate change and sustainability.

Benefits:

Master key climate risk concepts
Assess the sector-wise economic impact of climate risk
Understand global sustainability policy developments
Stay updated on regulatory trends
Utilize data-driven sustainable decision-making
Implement climate risk governance
Network with sustainability professionals
Enhance career prospects
Drive sustainable investments

Careers After Certificate in Financial Markets

Sustainability Analyst
Climate Risk Manager
Environmental Consultant
Sustainable Investment Advisor
Corporate Sustainability Manager
Policy Analyst
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Analyst
Risk Management Specialist
Compliance Officer
Green Finance Specialist
Sustainable Development Manager
Climate Policy Advisor

Reference Books

Essential Concepts of Sustainable Finance: An A-Z Guide by Elisa Aracil and Ibrahim Sancak
Principles of Sustainable Finance by Dirk Schoenmaker, Willem Schramade
Understanding Green Finance and Climate Risk 4th Edition: Identifying Green Finance Opportunities and Ensuring that your Portfolio will Benefit by Malcolm Gloyer

Exam Details

Equalifi is offering the CISCR examination on an external, remote-proctored platform. Candidates can schedule an exam by paying the exam fee. Once the exam fee payment is done and exam registration is confirmed, the exam platform sends out the exam link by email to the candidates. Candidates can appear for the exam anytime any day within the next 1 year through this exam link from any place. Candidates need a good internet connection and a functional camera on their PC/ Laptop to appear for this exam.

CISCR Certification has only 1 exam which covers both Level 1 and Level 2 syllabus.

Sr. No.	Name of Module	Type of Questions	Test Duration	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Pass Marks (%)	Negative Marking
1	Certificate in Sustainability & Climate Risk	MCQ	2 Hrs	100	100	50	20%

Candidate Audit:

Equalifi will randomly audit a percentage of applications on a regular basis. Candidates will be responsible for providing the requested supporting documentation to verify their education and professional background as mentioned in the registration form. Equalifi’s practice is not to contact employers or educational institutions to obtain verification documentation on the candidate’s behalf. Failure to comply with the audit, falsification or misrepresentation of requested information and/or any unprofessional conduct will result in denial/cancellation of the exam registration and/or revocation of the program certificate. Candidates subject to audit will be notified by e-mail and will have 10 business days to respond. Once selected for audit, candidates will be required to satisfy the audit requirements before being able to receive the final certificate. Failure to comply with the audit will result in forfeiting all fees. Additionally, a candidate who does not comply with the audit will be subject to audit if reapplying for a future testing window.

Fee Details:

Exam Fee: INR 3,540

*Fee mentioned is inclusive of GST. Exam fee is applicable for each attempt.

Exam Preparatory Material

You can access the course tutorial recordings and study material on the Equalifi Membership Portal. Set up your free Equalifi Virtual Membership account here

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