Climate change is a pressing global issue requiring every effort to combat the environmental challenges our world faces. Sustainable finance and investing plays a pivotal role in directing capital towards projects and assets that deliver positive environmental and social impact in the transition towards a climate resilient and sustainable future. As a leading green and sustainable financial hub, Hong Kong can contribute to the world’s effort and support the global transition towards a low-carbon and sustainable economy.

Hong Kong Green Finance Association and HKUST Business School Executive Education Office are pleased to run the Certificate in Sustainable Finance programme. The programme supports the Hong Kong SAR Government’s drive to build and develop ESG talent and upskill the next generation of sustainable finance professionals. The programme provides unique access to learn from industry experts and academia on the Asian sustainable finance landscape, sustainable financing products, ESG integration and climate risk management to achieve net zero targets. Programme participants will benefit from joining the HKGFA-HKUST alumni network, providing access to ongoing training and networking opportunities.

For more details about the lecturers and course content, please read the brochure.

Accreditations & Available Subsidies:

*NEW* Students completing the course are eligible to apply for Module 1 and Module 2 exemptions of the HKMA Enhanced Competency Framework Accreditation on GSF Core Level Training Programme.

HKICPA CPAs/ CFA charterholders or SFC licensed persons may be able to claim CPD hours/PL Credits/CPT hours, based on the member guidelines.

As an eligible programme under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme, eligible applicants may apply for reimbursement of fees upon course completion, subject to a ceiling of HK$10,000 or 80% of the reimbursement of fees and other conditions. For the latest terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.greentalent.org.hk/Individuals.

Programme Details

Programme Schedule

7, 14, 21 June 2025 (Saturday)

08:45 – 09:00 – Registration

09:00 – 12:30 – Morning Session

12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch Break/Networking

13:30 – 17:00 – Afternoon Session

*Daily schedule may be subject to change.

Venue

HKUST Business School Central, Room 1501-02, Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

Upon Completion

HKGFA and HKUST Business School will jointly issue the Certificate of Completion to participants who have achieved a 70% attendance and assessment pass mark.

A written proof of attendance will be distributed to participants upon completion of programme.

Programme Fee

Early Bird offer (Ends on 17 Apr 2025 23:59 HKT):

HKGFA Members/ HKUST alumni (including open programme participants): HKD 13,950

Non-members: HKD 15,750

Regular rate (Ends on 23 May 2025 23:59 HKT):

HKGFA Members/ HKUST alumni (including open programme participants): HKD 15,500

Non-members: HKD 17,500

Programme Modules (Lecturers will be updated closer to the programme commencement date)

Module 1 – Overview of Sustainability, Sustainable Finance Standards, Principals, Taxonomies and Regulations

Module 2 – ESG Disclosure, Reporting and Data in Asia

Module 3 – Structuring Sustainable Finance Products

Module 4 – Designing Sustainable Portfolios, ESG Investing and Risk Management

Module 5 – Environment and Climate Risk

Module 6 – Carbon Markets and Trading

For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat Team at info@hkgreenfinance.org.