HKGFA-HKUST Certificate in Sustainable Finance

Program Overview

Climate change has become a pressing global issue and the world is taking every effort to combat against it in different fronts. The HKUST Business School Executive Education Office collaborates with the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) to run the six-modular Certificate in Sustainable Finance program. The program supports the Hong Kong SAR Government’s drive to build ESG talent capacity, upskill and build the next generation of ESG and sustainable finance professionals. It provides unique access and exposure to learn from industry experts and academia on the Asian sustainable finance landscape and networking opportunities. Professionals from both financial institutions and corporates across all sectors of activities who deal with sustainability, ESG and investing, and anyone who wants to help Hong Kong achieve its 2050 climate neutral target are welcome.

Date: June 11, 18, and 25 (Sat)
Time: 9am –2.30pm
Venue: HKUST Business School Central, Room 1501-02 Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central
Program Fee: HK$15,000
HKUST Alumni # or HKGFA Members: HK$13,500

# including participants of HKUST Business School Executive Education open programs

Program Content

Module 1: Global Regulatory Overview: Green and Sustainable Finance Taxonomy and Standards
Module 2: ESG disclosure, Reporting and Data in Asia
Module 3: Structuring Sustainable Finance Products
Module 4: Designing Sustainable Portfolios and ESG Investing
Module 5: Environmental and Climate Risk Analysis (ESG Risks)
Module 6: Carbon Markets

Registration Close: May 31, 2022

For more program information, please visit the program website here and enroll with the online registration form here.