Overview
In today’s evolving economic and regulatory landscape, leaders face mounting pressure to manage the financial impacts of climate change. Without a clear grasp of climate finance, leaders risk exposure to regulatory non-compliance and missed opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon economy, amongst other pitfalls.
This course introduces the essentials of climate finance, equipping you with practical tools to influence and integrate climate considerations into strategic decisions, and comply with climate-related reporting obligations. Through interactive activities, you will explore climate financial investments (e.g. green bonds), sustainability reporting and corporate decarbonisation. By addressing challenges such as greenwashing, disclosure requirements, and rising demand for credible climate action, this course builds confidence to navigate green capital markets and assess climate risks to support sustainable growth.
Who should attend
- Finance professionals new to climate finance concepts.
- Climate and sustainability specialists seeking green financial literacy.
- Mid-level managers and consultants driving operational change.
- Decision-makers and influencers preparing their organisations for climate-related reporting.
- Individuals aspiring to move into finance or sustainability-related roles.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites for this course.
What you'll learn
- Describe the role of climate finance in addressing climate change and driving organisational resilience.
- Evaluate, measure and manage climate-related risks by applying knowledge of reporting frameworks, carbon accounting, and greenwashing.
- Explain key climate finance concepts and instruments and their contribution to sustainable growth.
- Analyse decarbonisation pathways and their implications for organisations, capital markets, and long-term investment strategies.
Time commitment
This is an in-person course that will require roughly 8 hours to complete.
- One-day workshop.
Assessment
There are no formal assessments for this course. However, to obtain a digital badge, you will need to complete an applied learning activity.
Certification and accreditation
Showcase your capabilities with a Digital Badge that verifies your skills and achievements.
Facilitators
The Climate Finance Essentials course offered an excellent foundation for understanding this rapidly evolving climate finance and reporting space. The course provided valuable insights for navigating climate-related risk, opportunity and future business decision-making and reporting.
Vicki Mayne, Project Officer (Climate), The University of Southern Queensland
Cost
| Applicant | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird | A$1,120 |
| Individual | A$1,400 |
For alumni and affiliate discounts, or to enquire about group bookings and corporate package options, please contact us at execed@business.uq.edu.au.
For Early Bird closing dates, see the Registration page.
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for Executive Education courses.
GST is included in the cost
Discounts can't be used with other discounts, offers or special promotions.
Payment optionsWe accept credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) for payment, including corporate credit cards. We can also invoice corporate and government clients. If you want to discuss payment options, please contact our team at execed@business.uq.edu.au.
Location
UQ Brisbane City
308 Queen St
Brisbane, QLD, 4000