In a world facing unprecedented climate challenges, the importance of sustainable investment has become crucial to ensuring a more responsible and resilient future. With this in mind, CFA Society UK has introduced the brand new CCI (Climate and Investing) Certificate.
What is the Certificate in Climate and Investing (CCI)?
The Certificate in CCI is a professional qualification designed to provide finance practitioners with an in-depth understanding of climate challenges and the resulting sustainable investment opportunities. This training program has been developed in collaboration with experts in climate finance and responsible investment, to ensure that participants acquire the skills and knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions aligned with sustainable development goals.
Our CCI® Preparation Program
> Start date: January 11, 2024
Key features of the CCI Certificate
- Climate Stakes Analysis: The CCI Certificate immerses participants in current and future climate stakes, focusing on the impact of climate change on the global economy and financial markets. Participants will learn to assess climate-related risks and opportunities for business and investment.
- Responsible Investment Strategies: The program explores various sustainable investment strategies, including the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria, impact investing and green finance. Participants will discover how to integrate these approaches into their investment decisions to promote responsible business practices
- Climate Asset Valuation: The CCI Certificate teaches professionals how to assess the resilience of assets to climate risks and policy changes. This enables investors to factor climate into their value analyses and adjust their portfolios accordingly.
- Engagement and Influence: The program highlights the key role of investors in actively engaging with companies to promote sustainable practices.Participants will learn how to exert their influence as responsible shareholders to encourage the consideration of climate stakes in corporate strategy.
- Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The CCI Certificate is designed to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By encouraging responsible, climate-focused investment, it contributes to combating climate change (SDG 13) and promoting responsible business practices (SDG 12).
Exam format
It is recommended that you devote 150 hours to preparing for the CCI® exam in order to pass.
To register for the CFA UK Certificate in Climate and Investing exam, please visit the CFA Society UK registration page, accessible via the following link: CFA UK Certificate in Climate and Investing registration page. Once on the site, you can choose an exam date from the available test centers under "Person Vue".
Exam Topics
The CCI exam covers a variety of key topics related to investing and climate change
Benefits of CCI
- Enhanced Sustainable Decision-Making: By gaining in-depth knowledge of climate-related issues and sustainable investment strategies, CCI certificants can make informed decisions that align financial goals with environmental and social objectives.
- Market relevance: At a time when sustainable finance is gaining ground, CCI gives professionals a competitive edge. Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability enhances the reputation of financial institutions and investors, attracting socially responsible customers and partners.
- Risk mitigation: Understanding and managing climate-related risks can protect investment portfolios from potential losses linked to environmental factors, contributing to long-term financial stability.
- Positive Impact: ITC is training a new generation of finance professionals who are actively contributing to a more sustainable and resilient global economy. By allocating capital to sustainable projects, graduates become agents of positive change.