Sustainability Excellence for Talent Certification Programme (SET)

Programme Overview

This programme 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
 - 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. 

Certification Path
Alternatively, learners can obtain a certificate for this programme by:
1) Completing a total of 9 modules (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*   
    * Learners can choose either the Financial Services or Corporates pathway for 2 modules under Net Zero 

2) Passing the examination covering all 9 modules

    For more details, click the Examination tab below. 

The nine modules, offered as eSeminars or eCourses, are now available. The programme 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. Modules are structured progressively by complexity, enabling flexible learning paths.

Package / Topic

Module / Remarks

Level

Duration (hour)

Sustainability Excellence for Talent Certification Programme (SET) - Financial Services

For details of each module, please refer to its respective course page.

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Sustainability Excellence for Talent Certification Programme (SET) - Corporates

This package is currently in development. 

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Sustainability Disclosures

Introduction to IFRS S1 and S2

 Introductory

Introduction to HKEX Listing Rule – ESG Code

 Introductory

Introduction to GRI

 Introductory

ESG Data and Rating in Practice

 Intermediate

Climate Risks

Climate Risk Management in Practice

 Introductory

Scenario Analysis in Practice

Intermediate 1.5
Net Zero

 

Introduction to GHG Emissions

Introductory

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

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