Online - 12 sessions: 5th March - 10th April 2025

Course details

  • 48 live online learning hours
  • lectures from experts, whole group discussions, small group break out activities, practical projects and case studies.
  • 12 sessions delivering over 6 weeks with 2 sessions per week. (5th March -10th April 2025)
  • Each session is 4 hours in length.
  • All sessions will take place live online delivering via MS Teams or Zoom.
  • Time:  09.00 - 13.00 (UK time)

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Grantham Institute

 

 

 

Join a 6-week journey to become a green champion and lead the way toward a sustainable future.

Delivered by Imperial experts live online.

Starting in March 2025

Overview

The changing climate is affecting and will continue to impact the way that businesses work. Organisations need to consider current and future regulations, technologies, innovations, opportunities and risks that will transform their business.

This programme has been crafted to empower individuals to deepen their understanding of sustainability, appraise their organisation and lead the discussion around improvements in the business. These individuals can become the designated 'green champions' within the organisational framework.

This programme has been developed with the Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment, a global institute at Imperial College London.

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Learning outcomes

On completion of the Climate Change Risk Management Fundamentals course, participants will be able to:

  • Comprehend Climate Change Science: Develop a foundational understanding of climate change science and appreciate its global implications.
  • Understand Climate Change Risk Management: Gain knowledge on climate change risk management, including strategies for identifying risks and opportunities and making informed decisions.
  • Familiarise with Regulations and Standards: Become acquainted with key climate change regulations such as TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) and ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) and understand the evolving expectations for organisations.
  • Master Tools and Techniques: Build confidence in employing various tools and techniques for climate change risk management including context understanding, scenario analysis, and setting metrics and indicators.
  • Integrate Climate Change Strategy into Sustainability Goals: Learn how to establish and integrate a climate change strategy into broader sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives.

 

On completion of the Climate Change Risk Management Advanced course, participants will be able to:

  • Analyse Regulatory Compliance and Industry Performance: Critically analyse changing regulatory requirements and evaluate the performance of different organisations in meeting these requirements.
  • Deep Dive into Emissions Management: Develop an in-depth understanding of emissions, including the concepts of Net Zero and Carbon Neutral, carbon trading schemes, and carbon accounting.
  • Conduct Advanced Scenario Analysis: Acquire skills in developing both qualitative and quantitative scenario analysis and learn how to establish financial materiality thresholds and link them to risk appetite and tolerance.
  • Enhance Decision-making Skills: Enhance decision-making capabilities by understanding how internal and external stakeholders influence climate change strategies and learn how to make meaningful decisions that lead to tangible changes.
  • Identify and Combat Greenwashing: Gain proficiency in identifying greenwashing tactics and develop strategies to prevent and combat greenwashing within an organisation.
Who should attend?

The course is designed for those responsible for leading climate change risk management in their organisations, through to those who want to find out more. 

By attending the "Fundamentals" course, you'll gain a solid grounding in climate change science, practical risk management tools, and insights into regulations such as TCFD and ISSB.

The "Advanced" course delves deeper into emissions, scenario analysis, and decision-making, empowering you to lead the charge in combating climate change. With these courses, you’re not just learning; you’re becoming a catalyst for sustainable change in your organisation and the world at large. Don’t miss this opportunity to stand at the forefront of climate innovation and action.

Benefits of attending

World experts provide you with a clear description of what climate change is and why it is important to your organisation which you can share with your own teams.  Building on this, work with your organisation to identify all climate change potential threats and opportunities to your strategy and purpose and manage as appropriate.  Stay ahead of regulations and targets set by governments and industry bodies.   

Course methods

Collectively the course is 4 hours a day over four days.
The full schedule can be viewed here.

It will be delivered live online via the Zoom platform with interactive exercises and group discussions.

Accreditation

Upto 16 CPD hours accredited by the IRM.

Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a digital certificate jointly awarded by Imperial College London and the Institute of Risk Management.

 

Comments from past participants

Previous participants were from companies including Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, The Coal Authority and Guardian News and Media.

Very in-depth across the subject. Highly knowledgeable presenters who generated good interaction with attendees."

Operational Risk Director

The expert talks were great and really helped to build a better understanding of climate change risk."

Head of Risk and Assurance

Content was excellent, and well applied to risk management so it was easy to understand and consider improvements within my organisation"

Head of Risk, Health, Safety & Environment