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Climate risk professional

Specialism: Risk management

What is a climate risk professional and what do they do?

Certain industries, including banking, insurance, energy and logistics, have identified climate change as a significant risk to their business. Climate risk professionals are external consultants who assess clients' risks, including financial, regulatory, operational and reputational. The climate risk professional will focus specifically on undertaking risk assessments on the impact of climate change on businesses. 

Capabilities

While the accountancy profession offers diverse career options and paths, the core capabilities required to perform at the highest standards remain the same - irrespective of skill level or job role.

Collaboration Digital Drive Ethics Expertise Insight Sustainability
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Continuing professional development at ACCA

A commitment to life-long learning is a vital part of your ACCA membership; it unlocks the full potential of your career choices - and drives forward the profession.

We deliver a wide range of CPD resources tailored to different areas of expertise - and an ever-changing profession. Our, and your, commitment to quality CPD ensures you will have the most up-to-date skills to perform at the highest standard. 

So, get started (or restarted) and take a look at our curated list of the most relevant CPD resources to secure and succeed in this role.

units 10

Online course

Climate Finance

Created in collaboration with CFA Institute, this course provides an introduction to climate change and its related economic and environmental impacts, with a particular emphasis on the role of finance professionals in creating and implementing solutions to the global issues in this space. It is a practical and applied digital course designed to support business, finance and accounting professionals, as well as any individual seeking practical guidance around climate change and climate-related finance matters.

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units 4.5

Online course

ESG awareness pack

This pack provides an introduction to understanding ESG compliance and reporting, and integrating it into your business.

By completing this pack, you will understand:
 

  • the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in your business or organisation
  • sustainable finance
  • sustainability reporting and frameworks
  • GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standards.
units 10.5

Online course

Risk management 10 course pack

This 10-course pack from BPP focuses on the different concepts of risk for finance professionals.

Accountants are the new business partners. They are expected to provide insight and be able to spot and effectively manage risks. Be proactive and involved in decision-making, identify risks and develop the forward-thinking expertise needed to be a leader. 

By completing this pack, you will gain a better understanding of: 
 

  • the different types of risk
  • how to identify risk
  • how to manage risk
  • risk in different scenarios.
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How does the ACCA Qualification support this job role?

From a combination of exams, ethics and experience, the ACCA Qualification will boost your employability and performance at every stage of your career journey.

Here we have listed some elements of the ACCA Qualification that will help you perform at the highest standard in this job role.

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Case study for this role

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The view from Sammie Leung ACCA

Partner and climate and sustainability leader, PwC mainland China and Hong Kong
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