HRDC Claimable Course

201: Introduction to Climate Risks and Opportunities

Understand Climate Risk. Identify Opportunity. Build Resilience.

Course Synopsis

201: Introduction to Climate Risks and Opportunities provides participants with a practical foundation in climate change, climate-related risks, financial implications, and emerging opportunities within the financial services sector.

The programme explores how physical and transition risks can affect financial institutions, business operations, lending portfolios, investments, and organisational resilience. Participants will also examine opportunities arising from sustainable finance, green finance, climate resilience initiatives, and emerging business models, enabling them to apply climate awareness in workplace decision-making and support organisational sustainability objectives.

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts of climate change and their relevance to financial institutions
  • Differentiate between physical and transition climate risks and understand their impact on banking operations and financial stability
  • Identify climate-related opportunities including green finance, sustainable products, and resilience initiatives
  • Analyse climate-related risks and opportunities affecting businesses and financial institutions
  • Apply climate risk and opportunity awareness in workplace and organisational decision-making
  • Support sustainable and resilient organisational practices

Course Topics

Climate Change Fundamentals and Risk Landscape

  • Climate change fundamentals
  • Global climate trends
  • Greenhouse gas emissions
  • Physical climate risks
  • Transition climate risks
  • Regulatory and market developments
  • Why climate risks matter to financial institutions

Financial Implications of Climate Risks

  • Climate-related financial risks
  • Impact on banking operations
  • Credit risk implications
  • Market risk implications
  • Operational risk implications
  • Portfolio resilience
  • Real-world financial sector case studies

Climate Opportunities and Business Response

  • Green finance
  • Sustainable finance products
  • Climate resilience initiatives
  • ESG opportunities
  • Innovation and sustainable business models
  • Integrating climate considerations into decision-making
  • Employee roles in supporting climate initiatives

How to Apply

1

Submit Your Application

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2

Receive Admission & Payment Details

Once approved, you’ll receive your admission confirmation along with the fee structure and payment guidance.

3

Begin Your Learning Journey

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