Sustainable Banking

Course Outline:

Module One:

Fundamentals of Sustainable Banking

• Concept of Sustainable Banking
• Objectives of Sustainable Banking
• Environmental, Social & Governance issues
• Principles of Sustainable Banking
• Products & Services of Sustainable Banking
• The Sustainable Bonds Market
• Progress on Sustainable Banking

Module Two:

Banking Commitment to Sustainability

• Redefine the Mission
• Evaluate the Portfolio
• Redefine the Strategy
• Publish Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Metrics
• Build Capacity, Train, Motivate, and Reward Employees
• Foster Innovation
• Identify Key Performance Indicators

Module Three:

Governance in Sustainable Banking

• Principles and Practices in Corporate Governance
• Ensure Adequate Information Disclosure
• Ensure Fair and Inclusive Retail Financing Practices
• Establish a Complaint Mechanism
• Develop Responsibility Guidelines
• Disclose Details of Important Clients
• Support Transparency within the Extractive Industries

Module Four:

Risk Management in Sustainable Banking

• Redefinition of Risk
• Evaluate & Measure Risk
• Minimizing Social and Environmental Risks
• Define the Scope of Policies
• Environmental and Social Risk Management System
• Accept responsibility for Indirect Impacts
• Accept responsibility in Sphere of Influence

Module Five:

Sustainable Banking in Practice

• Reputational Benefits and Regulatory Requirements
• Energy Efficiency and Financial Inclusion
• New Sustainability Initiatives
• Environmental and Social Capacity Building
• Improved Brand Value and Reduced Costs
• Improved engagement by the regulatory and international organisation