Certified Green Finance Professional

Description

Overview

The Certified Green Finance Professional (CGFP) program is a globally recognized certification that equips finance professionals with specialized expertise in sustainable finance, climate-aligned investments, and ESG-integrated banking. This comprehensive training bridges the gap between traditional finance and the growing demand for environmentally conscious financial solutions, covering green bonds, carbon markets, sustainable lending, and climate risk management.

Objectives

By completing this certification, participants will:

1. Master green finance principles and their application in banking, investment, and insurance

2. Understand regulatory frameworks (EU Taxonomy, SFDR, TCFD, IFRS S2)

3. Develop skills in ESG risk assessment and sustainable investment analysis

4. Learn to structure green financial products (bonds, loans, funds)

5. Navigate carbon markets (voluntary/compliance mechanisms)

6. Implement climate scenario analysis for financial decision-making

Agenda

Module 1: Foundations of Green Finance

• Evolution and drivers of sustainable finance

• Global initiatives (NGFS, GFANZ, Paris Aligned Investment)

• Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and Investment (PRI)

Module 2: Green Financial Instruments

• Green/Social/Sustainability bond frameworks (ICMA, CBI)

• Sustainability-linked loans (LMA principles)

• ESG ETFs and impact investment funds

• Blended finance structures for SDG projects

Module 3: Regulatory Landscape

• EU Taxonomy alignment requirements

• SFDR disclosure obligations (Article 6/8/9)

• SEC climate disclosure rules

• National green finance policies (China, Singapore, UK)

Module 4: Climate Risk in Finance

• TCFD-aligned scenario analysis

• Physical vs transition risk assessment

• Climate stress testing methodologies

• Carbon footprinting of portfolios

Module 5: Carbon Markets & Pricing

• Compliance carbon markets (EU ETS, China ETS)

• Voluntary carbon offset mechanisms

• Carbon accounting standards (GHG Protocol)

• Avoided emissions methodologies

Module 6: Implementation Strategies

• Developing internal green finance frameworks

• ESG integration in credit risk assessment

• Greenwashing prevention measures

• Case studies: Leading green banks and funds

Key Takeaways

✔ Comprehensive understanding of global green finance ecosystems
✔ Practical skills to structure and evaluate sustainable financial products
✔ Regulatory knowledge for EU Taxonomy, SFDR, and TCFD compliance
✔ Climate risk assessment tools for banking and investment decisions
✔ Carbon market expertise for trading and offset strategies

Certification Outcomes

Successful participants will:

• Earn the Certified Green Finance Professional (CGFP) designation

• Qualify for high-demand roles including:

  • Green Bond Structuring Specialist

  • Sustainable Finance Manager

  • ESG Investment Analyst

  • Climate Risk Officer

• Gain access to:

  • Green finance deal templates

  • Regulatory update alerts

  • Global practitioner network

Who Should Attend?

• Bankers developing green lending products

• Asset Managers building ESG portfolios

• Corporate Treasurers issuing sustainable bonds

• Risk Managers assessing climate exposures

• Consultants advising on green finance

• Regulators overseeing sustainable finance

Delivery Options

• Executive Format: 4-day intensive workshop

• Extended Learning: 12-week online program

• Corporate Customization: Tailored to institutional needs

• Assessment: Green finance case study + regulatory exam

Why CGFP Certification Matters

Position yourself at the forefront of the $30+ trillion sustainable finance market
Meet growing demand from investors and regulators for green finance expertise
Gain competitive advantage in traditional finance roles transitioning to sustainability
Access global opportunities as markets harmonize green finance standards