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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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Summary

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.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

  1. Recognize E&S risks linked to clients’ activities and operating environments
  2. Evaluate, categorize, and manage E&S risks using structured tools and guidelines
  3. Improve existing risk management procedures and institutionalize E&S analysis
  4. 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

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

Experience

beginner

Format

online

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