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Certificate of completion issued to

Hah Allyssa

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Sustainability Basics for Banks Pathway

Completion date

09 Dec 2025

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1.5 CPD credits

Certificate ID

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About Sustainability Basics for Banks Pathway

11 Learning modules

2 hours of learning

4.7 rating

Foundational level

In an era where sustainable finance is pivotal, this pathway provides essential insights into how banks can balance financial success with environmental and social responsibility. This pathway explores key concepts such as climate risk management, net zero, and the EU Taxonomy. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable banking, learning to navigate climate risks and opportunities while aligning with global climate goals. Enhance your skills with practical tools and strategies to foster a sustainable future in banking.

In this pathway

Understand key sustainability and climate risk concepts for banks

Understand the difference between physical risk and transition risk in the context of financial systems

Identify key regulatory requirements and guidance for banks regarding climate risk

Understand the role of labelled bonds and EU Taxonomy in sustainable finance

Identify methods to reduce financed emissions and address greenwashing

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Michelle Horsfield

Michelle Horsfield

Sustainable Finance Expert

Michelle Horsfield, an environmental scientist with a climate change specialisation, transitioned into the financial sector four years ago to apply her knowledge to the largest reallocation of capital in history, as the economy moves towards a lower carbon future.

Kris De Meyer

Kris De Meyer

Neuroscientist

Kris De Meyer is a neuroscientist and Senior Research Fellow at University College London and the Director of the UCL Climate Action Unit, which aims to bridge communication and understanding gaps between different experts, such as climate scientists and decision-makers in policy, business, and finance, to address climate change and its impact on society. He believes climate change is a 'people problem' influenced by how people perceive risk, communicate, and think about societal change.

Amit Kara

Amit Kara

Macroeconomist

Amit Kara is an economist at the International Monetary Fund. He was previously Associate Research Director for Global Macroeconomic Analysis at NIESR. He is a macroeconomist with experience in central banking, investment banking, commercial banking and corporate credit rating, and has worked at the Bank of England, UBS and HSBC.

Moorad Choudhry

Moorad Choudhry

Banking and Capital Markets Practitioner

Professor Moorad Choudhry is a non-executive director at two UK financial institutions, having worked in London since 1989. He has experience in wholesale capital markets, treasury, ALM, and balance sheet management. Moorad's most recent role was as divisional treasurer at the Royal Bank of Scotland. He has also worked with Europe Arab Bank, KBC Financial Products, and JP Morgan. He is the author of "The Principles of Banking," which is currently in its 2nd edition.

Keith Mullin

Keith Mullin

Capital Markets Editor

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Laura Houët

Laura Houët

ESG Funds Lawyer

Laura Houët was Former Co-Head of ESG at CMS, and has over 16 years of experience in the asset management industry. She advised international fund houses on sustainable investment strategies and governance, helping them navigate sustainability-related regulations like SFDR, TCFD, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, and UK's SDRs. She also provided strategic governance and internal preparation for climate transition. Laura served on the CMS sustainability board committee and various industry bodies, contributing to the development of sustainable practices. She is a frequent speaker on sustainable investment issues.

Meggie Eloy

Meggie Eloy

Senior Technical Analyst

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