Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance aims to develop the learner’s knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the key principles and core practice of green and sustainable finance. Specific aims are to increase the learner’s knowledge and understanding of: climate change and its impacts; climate risks and emerging environmental and sustainability risks; the evolution of green and sustainable products and services in the banking, investment and insurance sectors; and increasing awareness of the role of the finance sector and finance professionals in supporting the transition to a low-carbon world.

There are no entry requirements for the Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance, and no prior knowledge of the green and sustainable finance sector is assumed.

The Certificate is aimed at all financial services professionals globally who wish to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and expertise of green and sustainable finance. Broad financial services sector coverage, including bankers, insurers, investment managers, central bankers and regulators, risk managers, analysts and consultants. No prior knowledge of the green and sustainable finance sector is required.

AICB membership is not required for enrolment in this programme.

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Upon completion, members will be entitled to use the designation GSFP (Green and Sustainable Finance Professional). To maintain this designation, an annual fee must be paid directly to the Chartered Banker Institute and all their requirements must be fulfilled.

Members who have successfully completed the Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance can proceed to take any of the programmes in Level 2 of the Chartered Banker qualification.