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Environmental and Social Risk Assessment (ESRA) Online Course

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Environmental and Social Risk Assessment (ESRA) Online Course
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Course Objective

This course provides training for financial professionals on identifying, assessing, and managing environmental and social (E&S) risks. Participants engage in interactive exercises, case studies, and real-world applications to strengthen risk procedures and embed E&S analysis into institutional practice.

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize E&S risks linked to clients’ activities and operating environments
  • Evaluate, categorize, and manage E&S risks using structured tools and guidelines
  • Improve existing risk management procedures and institutionalize E&S analysis
  • Identify market opportunities and improve competitive advantage through risk-informed decision-making

Why This Matters

Financial institutions exposed to environmental and social risks face growing regulatory, reputational, and financial challenges. Managing these risks efficiently can help to address these challenges.

Course Duration

Various dates, 3 weeks with 2 hours of study per day, 5 days per week

Language

English
Spanish
French
Chinese

Target Audience

Banks

Provided By

INCAE Business School
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI)

Experience

beginner

Format

online

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