Climate Risk Governance & Disclosure Training Course: Managing Climate-related Risks And Opportunities

Introduction

Climate Risk Governance & Disclosure training empowers leaders to effectively manage and disclose climate-related risks and opportunities, enhancing organizational resilience and stakeholder trust. This course focuses on analyzing climate risk scenarios, implementing disclosure frameworks (TCFD), and understanding the impact of climate change on financial performance and strategic planning. Participants will learn to develop climate risk management policies, utilize scenario analysis tools, and understand the intricacies of using sustainability metrics to demonstrate progress and build investor confidence. By mastering climate risk governance, professionals can enhance their ability to build climate-resilient organizations, mitigate potential financial and operational disruptions, and contribute to a more transparent and sustainable business environment.

The increasing regulatory and stakeholder pressure to disclose climate-related information necessitates a comprehensive understanding of climate risk governance and disclosure best practices. This course delves into the nuances of regulatory compliance, carbon accounting, and stakeholder engagement, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored climate disclosure strategies. By integrating climate science expertise with governance acumen, this program enables individuals to lead initiatives that maximize climate resilience and drive sustainable business growth.

Target Audience:

• C-suite executives
• Board members
• Risk managers
• Sustainability managers
• Financial analysts
• Investors
• Compliance officers
• Corporate governance professionals
• Individuals interested in climate risk disclosure
• Policy advisors

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of climate risk governance and disclosure.
• Implement techniques for conducting climate risk assessments and scenario analysis.
• Understand the role of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in risk management.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing a climate risk disclosure strategy.
• Understand the principles of carbon accounting and emissions reporting.
• Implement techniques for utilizing sustainability metrics and reporting frameworks for climate disclosure.
• Understand the role of regulatory compliance and policy advocacy in climate risk governance.
• Implement techniques for engaging stakeholders and communicating climate-related information.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to climate risk disclosure.
• Develop strategies for measuring and analyzing the effectiveness of climate risk disclosure initiatives.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Climate Risk Governance and Disclosure

• Principles and importance of climate risk governance and disclosure.
• Understanding the climate change landscape and associated risks.
• Benefits of managing climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Historical context and evolution of climate risk disclosure.

Module 2: Climate Risk Assessment and Scenario Analysis

• Techniques for conducting climate risk assessments and scenario analysis.
• Implementing climate modeling and risk mapping.
• Utilizing scenario planning tools and methodologies.
• Managing risk assessments.

Module 3: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

• Role of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in risk management.
• Understanding TCFD recommendations and guidelines.
• Implementing disclosure strategies and reporting.
• Managing TCFD reporting.

Module 4: Climate Risk Disclosure Strategy

• Techniques for developing and implementing a climate risk disclosure strategy.
• Implementing disclosure plan development and documentation.
• Utilizing disclosure frameworks and tools.
• Managing disclosure strategies.

Module 5: Carbon Accounting and Emissions Reporting

• Principles of carbon accounting and emissions reporting.
• Understanding carbon footprinting and reporting standards.
• Implementing emissions data collection and analysis.
• Managing carbon accounting.

Module 6: Sustainability Metrics and Reporting Frameworks

• Techniques for utilizing sustainability metrics and reporting frameworks for climate disclosure.
• Implementing metric selection and data collection.
• Utilizing sustainability reporting tools and platforms.
• Managing sustainability metrics.

Module 7: Regulatory Compliance and Policy Advocacy

• Role of regulatory compliance and policy advocacy in climate risk governance.
• Understanding climate regulations and policies.
• Implementing compliance strategies and advocacy efforts.
• Managing regulatory compliance.

Module 8: Stakeholder Engagement, Ethics, and Disclosure Effectiveness

• Techniques for engaging stakeholders and communicating climate-related information.
• Implementing stakeholder communication and engagement strategies.
• Utilizing ethical considerations in climate risk disclosure.
• Managing disclosure effectiveness.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.