Sustainability Excellence for Talent Certification Programme (SET)
Programme Overview
The SET offers comprehensive knowledge on Sustainability Disclosures, Climate Risks, and Net Zero, through 9 modules tailored for learners in various industries. It aims to cultivate a community of professional ESG practitioners within the financial services and corporate sectors.
Who Should Enrol?
This programme is ideal for:
- ESG practitioners;
- Sustainability leaders;
- Business advocates; and
- Aspiring ESG professionals
who are looking to gain comprehensive ESG knowledge, promote sustainable practices, and integrate climate and net zero considerations into their business operations.
Flexible Learning Path
Learners can select modules from any topic area based on their interests and desired skill development.
Programme Details
The nine training modules, offered as eSeminars or eCourses, are now available.
The training modules covers key sustainability topics such as sustainability reporting frameworks, ESG ratings, climate risks, and GHG emissions, with a focus on the local context of Mainland China and Hong Kong. It includes real-life examples and case studies from various industries to address diverse learner needs.
Training modules are structured progressively by complexity, enabling flexible learning paths.
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Package / Topic |
Module / Remarks |
Level |
Duration (hour) |
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Sustainability Excellence for Talent Certification Programme (SET) - Financial Services |
This package includes all 9 training modules and the final examination. For details of each module, please refer to its respective course page. |
Refer to the respective course page | 10 |
|
This package includes all 9 training modules. For details of each module, please refer to its respective course page. |
Refer to the respective course page | 10 | |
| Sustainability Excellence for Talent Certification Programme (SET) - Corporates |
This package includes all 9 training modules and the final examination. For details of each module, please refer to its respective course page. |
Refer to the respective course page | 10 |
| Training Package - Corporate |
This package includes all 9 training modules. For details of each module, please refer to its respective course page. |
Refer to the respective course page | 10 |
|
Sustainability Disclosures |
Introductory |
1 |
|
| Introductory | 1 | ||
| Introductory | 1 | ||
| Intermediate | 1 | ||
|
Climate Risks |
Introductory | 1 | |
| Intermediate | 1.5 | ||
| Net Zero
|
Introductory | 1 | |
|
Scope 3 Emissions in Practice (Financial Services) or Scope 3 Emissions in Practice (Corporates)* |
Advanced | 1.5 | |
|
Science-based Target Setting in Practice (Financial Services) or Science-based Target Setting in Practice (Corporates)* |
Advanced | 1 |
* Learners can choose for either Financial Services or Corporate path.
The post-training examination ensures that participants have achieved a thorough understanding of the material, equipping them with the necessary skills to effectively implement sustainability strategies in their roles.
Examination details are as follows:
|
Prerequisite |
Completed all 9 training modules on Sustainability Disclosures, Climate Risks and Net Zero |
|
Date & Time |
10 February 2026 (Tuesday), 8:45 am - 10:15 am |
| Venue | Hong Kong Computer-Based Examination Centre (Address) |
|
Mode |
Computer-based examination (CBE) |
|
Examination Question Language |
English |
|
Format |
40 Multiple-choice questions |
|
Duration |
60 minutes |
|
Pass Mark |
70% |
Learners will have 1 year from the date of enrolment to complete the entire programme, including the training modules and the examination.
To be eligible for the award of the SET certificate, learners MUST:
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Complete all 9 training modules (total: 10 hours), including
- 4 modules (4 hours) under Sustainability Disclosures
- 2 modules (2.5 hours) under Climate Risks
- 3 modules (3.5 hours) under Net Zero
For the Net Zero component, learners may choose either the Financial Services or Corporate pathway for 2 of the modules.
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Pass the post-training examination, which covers content across all 9 modules.
Flexible enrolment options are offered to suit your learning needs:
1. Full Programme (9 Training Modules + 1 Examination Attempt)
- Member: HKD 4,800
- Non-Member: HKD 8,600
2. Training Only (9 Training Modules, No Examination)
- Member: HKD 3,620
- Non-Member: HKD 7,240
3. Examination Fee (Standalone or Re-attempt)
- HKD 1,500 per attempt
*To be eligible to sit for the examination, participants must complete ALL 9 training modules under either the Financial Services or Corporate path.
*If you prefer to complete modules individually, please refer to each course page for separate enrolment details and pricing.
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