The training is for professional development purposes, and the certificate obtained does not replace the MYK authorization certificate in trainings where the MYK authorization certificate is mandatory.

1. Understanding Sustainability in Financial Institutions

• What is Sustainable Finance?
  Sustainable finance refers to integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into financial decision-making. This module covers how financial institutions can apply sustainability principles to create long-term value.

• Core Principles of Sustainable Finance:
  Principles of sustainable finance, including carbon footprint reduction, investment in renewable energy, and financing social responsibility projects.

2. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Criteria

• What is ESG?
  Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are three key factors financial institutions must consider when making sustainable investments. This module explains how to evaluate and apply ESG criteria.

• ESG Investments and Financial Performance:
  The relationship between ESG criteria and financial performance, including examples of how ESG investments can provide both financial and environmental benefits.

3. Sustainable Investment Strategies

• Green Financing and Investment:
  What is green financing, how to invest in sustainable projects, and how financial instruments such as green bonds can be used. This section explains the benefits of green investment products for financial institutions.

• Socially Responsible Investments (SRI):
  How socially responsible investments work and how these types of investments can be profitable for banks and investors. It also discusses how financial instruments can be used to achieve social goals.

4. International Regulations and Legal Frameworks

• Sustainability Reporting and International Standards:
  International sustainability reporting standards and legal regulations for financial institutions. This module discusses how to apply global reporting standards like GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures).

• EU Sustainability Regulations:
  EU sustainability legislation, especially the regulations financial institutions must comply with, including the EU Taxonomy and criteria for sustainable financial products.

5. Integrating Sustainability into Risk Management

• Managing Environmental and Social Risks:
  How to integrate environmental and social risks into financial analysis and risk management processes. Real-world examples of how financial institutions can manage sustainability risks.

• Carbon Risk Management for Financial Institutions:
  The impact of carbon footprints, carbon taxes, and carbon trading systems on financial institutions. This module explains how to assess and manage these risks.

6. Designing Sustainable Financial Products and Services

• Sustainable Financial Products:
  Designing sustainable credit, green bonds, and financial products that protect against environmental risks. Participants will learn the challenges and opportunities of launching sustainable financial products.

• Impact Investing:
  How to invest in projects that create social impact. This module explores financial instruments used for generating positive social change.