The EFH has welcomed the launch of the world’s first benchmark qualification for Green Finance by The Chartered Banker Institute. The qualification will develop financial services professionals’ knowledge of the science behind, and the principles and practice of Green Finance.

The Green Finance Certificate will set the benchmark for the knowledge and skill required by green finance professionals worldwide. The aim of the certificate is to help professionals understand what is meant by green finance, products and services, and to help them play a leading role in developing a sustainable banking and financial services industry with a renewed sense of social purpose.

Areas of Study include:

  • The scientific underpinnings that have influenced the development and evolution of green finance products and services
  • The significance of green finance’s vision, principles, strategy and performance measurement
  • The range of green finance products and services
  • The opportunities and challenges of mainstreaming green finance.

“We want as many individuals as possible to develop their knowledge and skills in this critical area. The certificate will increase the number of financial services professionals playing leading roles in developing a sustainable banking and financial services industry. It will also provide a renewed sense of social purpose and support the transition to a low carbon world.” Chartered Banker CEO Simon Thompson

To find out more please download the Green Finance Certificate brochure below.

Green Finance Certificate - Brochure