Sustainable Finance Regulations: deep-dive into the banking sector

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Overview curriculum

The Sustainable Finance Regulations for Banking curriculum will explain to you:

how the EU taxonomy and future additions should be applied;
the 13 expectations of the ECB guide;
the regulatory landscape around and design of Pillar 3 ESG;
the impact of the TCFD framework on external reporting;
the reporting requirements of the CSRD as well as the SFDR.

The curriculum has 8 expert level e-learnings that deep dives into each regulation and is recommended to employees whose core daily activities will be affected by these regulations. All learnings on regulations are tailored to the banking sector. The e-learnings in English.

Sustainable Finance Regulations for Banking consists of the following e-learnings:

E1A + E1B: EU taxonomy for Banks
E2: ECB guide on CER for Banks
E3: Pillar 3 disclosures on ESG risk for Banks
E4: TCFD for Banks
E5: CSRD for Banks
E6A + E6B: SFDR for Banks and Insurers

The e-learnings can be delivered (as curriculum or individual modules) inhouse to organizations and/or teams. Organizations can choose to purchase the SCORM file or to use Pay per Registration. Please contact us via the contact button. This curriculum is also available in our webshop.

Are these not the ESG e-learnings you are looking for, check out our other curricula for ESG e-learnings, e.g. for banking, insurance, CSRD or ESG reporting essentials (see our website). In the e-learning webshop there are also other ESG e-learnings available.

E1A + E1B: EU taxonomy for Banks
E2: ECB guide on CER for Banks
E3: Pillar 3 disclosures on ESG risk for Banks
E4: TCFD for Banks
E5: CSRD for Banks
E6A + E6B: SFDR for Banks and Insurers

E1A + E1B: EU taxonomy for Banks

The modules "EU taxonomy" provide an overview of the six environmental objectives of the EU taxonomy and their implications for businesses. The courses delve into the technical screening criteria framework, the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle, and the minimum social safeguards for the E component. Additionally, the modules cover the outlook for the S and G components of the EU taxonomy.

Duration E1A: 38 minutes
Duration E1A: 35 minutes

Modules E1A and E1B should be followed together.

E2: ECB guide on CER for Banks

The module "ECB Guide on CER" covers the 13 expectations outlined in the ECB guide on climate-related and environmental risks (CER), and how they impact risk management frameworks. Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of considering CER in risk management processes and how to effectively implement the guide's recommendations. The module aims to enhance participants' ability to identify, assess, and manage CER within their institutions.

Duration: 45 minutes

E3: Pillar 3 disclosures on ESG risk for Banks

The module "Pillar 3 disclosures on ESG risk" provides an overview of the ESG requirements included in Pillar 3. The module covers both the qualitative disclosures on ESG risks, along the lines of strategy, governance, and risk management, as well as the quantitative disclosures. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the regulatory expectations and best practices for ESG reporting under Pillar 3.

Duration: 43 minutes

E4: TCFD for Banks

The “Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)” deep dive module provides an overview of the TCFD framework and its importance in assessing and reporting climate-related risks in financial institutions. The module explains the four pillars of the TCFD framework: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets. It also explores how the TCFD has become a global standard in reporting and managing climate risks, and how it has been adopted by financial institutions worldwide.

Duration: 64 minutes

E5: CSRD for Banks

The module “Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)” explains the build up of the CSRD and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). It explains the purpose and objectives of the CSRD and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Participants learn about the materiality assessment, cross-cutting standards, and industry-agnostic standards, as well as the implementation efforts required. This module also addresses the distinction between governance/ESG ambition/impact, risks and opportunities, and metrics and targets, as well as the mandatory disclosures that are always applicable.

Duration: 44 minutes

E6A + E6B: SFDR for Banks and Insurers

The modules “Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)” give an in-depth look into the SFDR, the Regulatory Technical Standard (RTS) and how the respective requirements establish disclosure obligations related to sustainability. They describe entity level requirements and explain the three categories of disclosures for financial products.

Duration E6A: 28 minutes
Duration E6B: 39 minutes

Modules E6A and E6B should be followed together.

For whom?

The Sustainable Finance Regulations for Banking curriculum is suitable for all learners who would like to increase their ESG and Sustainable Finance Regulations for banking knowledge.

Our ESG e-learning modules allow learners across the globe to learn at their own pace. Our interactive elements throughout the modules encourage learners to engage with the content. Knowledge checks at the end of each chapter stimulate learners to think actively about the topics explained and make the knowledge stick.