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ACCA and the CFA Institute, a global association of investment professionals, have partnered to launch a new climate finance course that has been designed by experts from both bodies.
It comes as the groups said that finance and investment professionals have a “critical role to play” in helping organisations adapt as they adjust their activities and strategies to build a more sustainable future.
The course will provide an introduction to climate change and its related economic and environmental impacts, as well as climate solutions. It will cover climate change, carbon pricing, sustainable business models, and climate risk and opportunities in the context of business as well as portfolio construction and investment analysis.
According to ACCA, the course is “unique” in its holistic approach because it presents the topic from the perspectives of both issuers and investors, making it suitable for diverse audiences.
It added that it is a practical and applied digital course to support business, finance and accounting professionals, and also useful for those seeking practical guidance on climate change and related finance matters.
The course can be used as verifiable CPD and requires around 10 hours of self-paced study.
ACCA chief executive, Helen Brand, said: “This Climate Finance course is unique in its holistic approach, looking at the perspectives of both issuers and of investors. And so we’re confident that learners will gain a strong practical understanding of climate implications to apply to their day-to-day work.
“Both accountancy and investment professionals have a vital role to play in the fight against climate change and creating a better world, so we’re delighted to be working with CFA Institute on this.”
CFA Institute and president and chief executive, Margaret Franklin, CFA, added: “Together with ACCA, we at CFA Institute are pleased to leverage our 75-year history of creating educational content to launch this unique and interactive learning experience for individuals wishing to develop their understanding of the climate aspects of ESG in an investment context.
“Concerns over greenwashing and a demand for products and skills to support sustainable investing have created a real need for finance professionals to develop a deeper understanding of how these factors are impacting the industry, clients, and the world at large.”
