Sustainability and Climate Risk for 2026 Exam

Sustainability and Climate

As a concept, sustainability goes far beyond just climate protection. It means dealing responsibly with the earth’s limited resources while creating a sustainable society and promoting social justice.

The Certificate is your entry into a fast-growing community driving the future of climate risk management. From entry-level to executive, across industries such as banking, fintech, hospitality, fashion, and more, Certificate holders are leading their companies with solutions to today's top issues in climate change and sustainability.

Curriculum

The certificate curriculum, study materials, and Exam will cover the following topics:

1. Foundations of Climate Change: What is Climate Change?

2. Sustainability

3. Climate Change Risk

4. Sustainability and Climate Policy, Culture, and Governance

5. Green and Sustainable Finance: Markets and Instruments

6. Climate Risk Measurement and Management

7. Climate Models and Scenario Analysis

8. Net Zero

9. Climate and Nature Risk Assessment

10. Transition Planning and Carbon Reporting

Exam Structure

The Exam is a comprehensive assessment that covers the fundamental guidelines, methodologies, and frameworks organizations use to anticipate and manage climate risk. The Exam consists of 90 equally weighted, multiple choice questions. The majority of Exam questions stand alone, with the exception of two multi-part question case studies accompanied by three-to-four multi-part questions. Candidates are allotted four hours to complete the Exam.