Sustainable Finance Skillnet

Build a Solid Foundation in ESG for the Irish Funds Industry! Learn the essential ESG concepts and their impact on the Irish funds landscape. This course is crafted for professionals in the funds and asset management sector who need to understand the critical ESG requirements, legal objectives, and future developments in sustainable finance. Key Topics Covered: • Sustainability and global challenges  • Policy responses and their implications on a global, national, and business level  • The role of sustainable finance in the economy, business, and financial industry  • Risks and opportunities linked to sustainable finance growth  • Understanding ESG stakeholders and their influence on the investment industry  • Integrating ESG ratings into investment decisions  • ESG products in asset management and investment funds  • Financial and non-financial reporting and disclosure methods 📅  Dates: 5th & 6th November 2024  💻  Location: In-Person: IOB Offices, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1  💼  Cost: €525 (Including 30% Sustainable Finance Skillnet funding)    🔗  Register today to enhance your ESG knowledge and stay ahead in sustainable finance: https://lnkd.in/en4emSPz Equip yourself with the essential ESG insights to thrive in the evolving funds industry! #ESG #SustainableFinance #IrishFunds #AssetManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #FinancialServices Skillnet Ireland ISFCOE - International Sustainable Finance Centre of Excellence

Reflecting on 2024, it has been a year filled with impactful training and upskilling in ESG and sustainability for the financial services sector. 🎓 SFS is excited to announce that we have successfully trained over 400 candidates from 150 member companies and facilitated 40 training events throughout Ireland. 📒 Collaborating with IOB and School of Business Maynooth University University, we have supported candidates in our developed level 8 and level 9 postgraduate programs. In our 2024 training initiative, we partnered with skilled trainers to offer essential short courses. These included Nature Finance by Thomas Ball Ellen Cunningham , ISSB and CSRD featuring David Carlin, Social Finance and ESG for Investment Managers with WeESG, and ESG for the Funds sector at IOB. Furthermore, we had the privilege to team up with IFS Skillnet and collaborate with Paul Bolger and his team at ERI at University College Cork to deliver a transformational course on Scope 1,2,3 for Financial Managers. Knowledge is the catalyst for real change, forming the foundation of every individual's ESG journey in a time where it is crucially important. Being a part of numerous individuals' sustainability journeys has been a true privilege.

Applications are now open! The Professional Diploma in Sustainable Finance for Governance, Risk and Compliance Professionals (Level 8) is the first programme of its kind globally and is the result of an enterprise-driven collaboration between Compliance Institute, Sustainable Finance Skillnet (SFS) and IFS Skillnet. In the video below, examiner Larry Gordon provides an insightful overview of this UCD accredited programme. Applications are open now for Trimester 2 commencing in February 2025. This three module programme is eligible for SkillNet funding, find out more and apply today at: https://lnkd.in/eJ547vNZ #IOB #UCD #FinancialServices #SustainableFinance #Compliance #Sustainability #SkillNet

As part of Sustainable Finance Week, CUMA was delighted to hold a one-day specialist training event titled “Advancing ESG Leadership – Peer Learning, Collaboration, and Innovation for Irish Credit Unions”, last Wednesday 27th November at the Horse and Jockey Hotel. The Sustainable Futures Team from KPMG Ireland delivered a very insightful training session. Many thanks to all delegates who attended and to all of the team at KPMG Ireland. ISFCOE - International Sustainable Finance Centre of Excellence Sustainable Finance Skillnet #CUMA #CreditUnions #CEOs #ManagementTeam #SustainaibleFinanceWeek #SFWI2024 #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #ClimateRisk #NatureBasedSolutions #ESGReporting #Collaboration Lisa Stapleton Suzanne Ryder Hortense Mansell

Join IOB and Larry Gordon for a programme information session covering the Professional Diploma in Sustainable Finance for Governance, Risk and Compliance Professionals. The Professional Diploma in Sustainable Finance for Governance, Risk and Compliance Professionals is a level 8 qualification and is the first programme of its kind globally. 📅 Date: 10 December 2024 🕛 Time: 12pm-1pm To find out more and register for this event, click here: https://lnkd.in/epDc2grW CPD hours available. #IOB #UCD #SustainableFinance #Governance #RiskManagement #Compliance #Sustainability #GlobalLeadership #CPD

If you’re thinking about enrolling on our prestigious Master of Business in Financial Planning and Sustainability, commencing in February 2025, we’re thrilled to let you know that funding is available through Sustainable Finance Skillnet to cover 20% of your enrolment fee! Funding is limited - it’s a first come first served basis - so don’t delay! Head to our course funding webpage for more information on how to apply: https://lnkd.in/ep_m42CY  #LIA #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Finance #Career #Profession #FinancialServices #FinancialPlanning #Masters #ESG #Sustainability #SustainableFinance #Funding Atlantic Technological University

For any Ireland-based financial organisations, you are welcome to join our upcoming training on sustainable finance for relationship managers that we will be delivering on the 19th - 20th November. Subsidised by our partners at Sustainable Finance Skillnet. Sign up now as places are limited.

Last few places remaining on the WeESG Sustainable Finance training for Investment Relationship Managers next week 19th & 20th Nov. Contact [email protected] to get your funded place https://lnkd.in/gnDcBfsD

Last few places remaining on this excellent ESG training course for Investment Managers with WeESG https://lnkd.in/gnDcBfsD

Sustainable Finance Training for Investment Relationship Managers!  Unlock the knowledge you need to guide clients through the evolving landscape of sustainable finance. This course is tailored specifically for Investment Relationship Managers aiming to integrate ESG principles into their client engagement strategies. Key Topics Covered:  - Introduction to sustainable finance and its relevance to investment strategies  - Aligning client portfolios with ESG criteria  - Understanding the risks and opportunities in sustainable investments  - Key ESG metrics and how to use them in investment decision-making  - Regulatory landscape and implications for the financial industry  - Best practices for communicating sustainable finance strategies to clients 📅 Date: 19th & 20th November 2024  💻 Location: Online via MS Teams  💼 Cost: €420 (Including 30% Sustainable Finance Skillnet funding) 🔗 Register today to lead the way in sustainable client management: https://lnkd.in/e-Jrxu-K Develop your expertise in sustainable finance and elevate your client relationships with the latest ESG insights! #InvestmentRelationshipManagers #SustainableFinance #ESG #ProfessionalDevelopment #FinancialServices WeESG Siobhan O'Neill ISFCOE - International Sustainable Finance Centre of Excellence Skillnet Ireland